Section 7: Examination of patient
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7. Examination of patient
(1) A medical officer or a psychiatrist shall examine a person where—
(a) he appears to be suffering from a mental disorder;
(b) his case necessitates an examination; and
(c) he or his next of kin consents to an examination.
(2) Where the medical officer or the psychiatrist is informed, or has sufficient reason to believe, that a person has been brought to a centre coercively
or against his will, he shall not admit or treat the person in a centre unless he
has reasonable ground to believe that the person constitutes a danger for the
safety of himself or other persons as a consequence of a mental disorder.
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Questions this section answers
- Can a doctor examine me for a mental disorder without my consent?
- Can I be admitted if I was brought to a centre against my will?