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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2014 - SECT 218

218 .         Extending seclusion order

        (1)         A medical practitioner may make an order extending a seclusion order in force in respect of a person from the end of the period of seclusion under the seclusion order for the further period (not exceeding 2 hours) specified in the order.

        (2)         The medical practitioner cannot extend the seclusion order unless, immediately before doing so, the medical practitioner examines the person in accordance with section 222(4).

        (3)         The medical practitioner must, as soon as practicable, file the order and give a copy to the person.



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