If the examination by the authorised psychiatrist takes place in the community, can the person be taken to and detained in the approved mental health service if necessary?
A. Yes. If the examination by the authorised psychiatrist takes place in the community and the authorised psychiatrist considers that the treatment the person requires can only be provided in the approved mental health service, the authorised psychiatrist can take, or arrange for the person to be taken, to the approved mental health service [see section 12AC(4)]. The authorised psychiatrist should complete a Transport of Person Subject to Involuntary Treatment Order to an Approved Mental Health Service (MHA 2). Transport can be provided by the authorised psychiatrist or a ‘prescribed person’. The powers for taking the person to the approved mental health service are set out in section 9B of the Act.
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