MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 350 Definition for pt 5

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2016 - SECT 350

350 Definition for pt 5

In this part—


"transfer considerations" , for a person, means—

(a) the person’s mental state and psychiatric history; and

(b) the person’s treatment and care needs; and

(c) if relevant, security requirements for the person; and

(d) without limiting paragraphs (a) to (c) , whether the transfer is appropriate in the circumstances.

Example of when a transfer under this part may be appropriate—

to allow the person to be in closer proximity to their family, carers or other support persons