Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2005 (ACT)

Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2005

A2005-48

Contents

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1. Name of Act  2

2. Commencement  2

3. Legislation amended  2

4. Definitions for Act

   
   

   Section 4, definition of convulsive therapy  2

5. Section 4, definition of proceeding  2

6. Section 4, definitions (as amended)  3

7. Section 4, remainder  3

8. Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc

   
   

   Section 4A, note 1, new dot points  4

9. Treatment during detention

   
   

   Section 44 (1), new note  4

10. Division 7.2 heading  4

11. Section 55  5

12. New subdivision 7.2.4  12

13. Sections 56 to 58  15

14. Section 83  17

15. Deciding questions

    
    

    Section 85 (2)  19

16. Section 105  20

17. New dictionary  22

18. Further amendments  24

Schedule 1Consequential amendments  25

Part 1.1Children and Young People Act 1999  25

Part 1.2Crimes Act 1900  25

Part 1.3Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991        26

Part 1.4Health Professionals Legislation Amendment Act 2004      28

Part 1.5Powers of Attorney Act 1956  28

Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2005

A2005-48

An Act to amend the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, and for other purposes

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

1. Name of Act

   This Act is the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2005.

2. Commencement

   This Act commences on the day after its notification day.

   NoteThe naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

3. Legislation amended

   This Act amends the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994.

   NoteThis Act also amends the following legislation (see sch 1):

   ·     Children and Young People Act 1999

   ·     Crimes Act 1900

   ·     Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

   ·     Health Professionals Legislation Amendment Act 2004

   ·     Powers of Attorney Act 1956.

4. Definitions for Act
   Section 4, definition of convulsive therapy

   omit

5. Section 4, definition of proceeding

   substitute

   proceeding means an inquiry, review or any other proceeding of the tribunal.

   Examples of proceeding

   1     hearing an application for a psychiatric treatment order

   2     hearing an application for an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order

   NoteAn example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

6. Section 4, definitions (as amended)

   relocate to dictionary

7. Section 4, remainder

   substitute

8. Dictionary

   The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.

   Note 1The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this Act.

   For example, the signpost definition ‘electroconvulsive therapy—see section 55.’ means that the term ‘electroconvulsive therapy’ is defined in that section.

   Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).

9. Notes

   A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.

   NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

10. Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
    Section 4A, note 1, new dot points

    insert

    ·     s 55B (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy without consent)

    ·     s 55C (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy on more than 10 occasions since consent)

    ·     s 55D (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy after consent withdrawn)

    ·     s 55I (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy without electroconvulsive therapy order)

    ·     s 55J (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy on more than 10 occasions since electroconvulsive therapy order)

    ·     s 55K (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy after order consent withdrawn)

    ·     s 56 (Offence—electroconvulsive therapy without doctor’s consent)

    ·     s 57 (1) (Doctor must record electroconvulsive therapy)

    ·     s 57 (2)

    ·     s 57 (3)

    ·     s 58 (Electroconvulsive therapy records to be kept for 5 years)

11. Treatment during detention
    Section 44 (1), new note

    insert

    NoteSpecial provisions apply for the emergency administration of electroconvulsive therapy (see subdiv 7.2.4).

12. Division 7.2 heading

    substitute

Division 7.2               Electroconvulsive therapy

1. Section 55

   substitute

Subdivision 7.2.1       What is electroconvulsive therapy?

1. What is electroconvulsive therapy?

   For this Act:

   electroconvulsive therapy means a procedure for the induction of an epileptiform convulsion in a person.

Subdivision 7.2.2       Informed consent for electroconvulsive therapy

55AElectroconvulsive therapy may be administered with consent

A doctor, or person authorised by a doctor, may administer electroconvulsive therapy to a person who is not the subject of a psychiatric treatment order if—

(a)the person gives informed consent to the administration of the electroconvulsive therapy; and

(b)the person has not had electroconvulsive therapy administered on 10 or more occasions since the consent; and

(c)the person has not withdrawn the consent, either orally or in writing.

55BOffence—electroconvulsive therapy without consent

(1)A doctor commits an offence if—

(a)a person has not given informed consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and

(b)the doctor—

(i)administers electroconvulsive therapy to the person; or

(ii)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to the person.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

(2)This section does not apply to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person in accordance with—

(a)an electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; or

(b)an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person.

55COffence—electroconvulsive therapy on more than 10 occasions since consent

(1)A doctor commits an offence if—

(a)a person has given informed consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and

(b)electroconvulsive therapy has been administered to the person on 10 or more occasions since the person consented; and

(c)the doctor—

(i)administers electroconvulsive therapy to the person; or

(ii)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to the person.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

(2)This section does not apply to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person in accordance with—

(a)an electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; or

(b)an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person.

55DOffence—electroconvulsive therapy after consent withdrawn

(1)A doctor commits an offence if—

(a)a person has given informed consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and

(b)the person withdraws the consent, whether orally or in writing; and

(c)after the consent is withdrawn, the doctor—

(i)administers electroconvulsive therapy to the person; or

(ii)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to the person.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

(2)This section does not apply to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person in accordance with—

(a)an electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; or

(b)an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person.

Subdivision 7.2.3       Electroconvulsive therapy orders

55EElectroconvulsive therapy may be administered under electroconvulsive therapy order

A doctor, or person authorised by a doctor, may administer electroconvulsive therapy to a person who is the subject of a psychiatric treatment order if—

(a)there is an electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; and

(b)the person has not had electroconvulsive therapy administered on 10 or more occasions since the electroconvulsive therapy order was made; and

(c)if the electroconvulsive therapy order states that the person had the capacity to consent to the order, and gave informed consent to the order—the person has not withdrawn the consent, either orally or in writing.

55FApplication for electroconvulsive therapy order

(1)The chief psychiatrist or a doctor may apply for an order (an electroconvulsive therapy order) for the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person if—

(a)a psychiatric treatment order is in force in relation to the person; and

(b)the chief psychiatrist or doctor believes on reasonable grounds that—

(i)the administration of electroconvulsive therapy is likely to result in substantial benefit to the person; and

(ii)either—

(A)all other reasonable forms of treatment available have been tried but have not been successful; or

(B)the treatment is the most appropriate treatment reasonably available.

(2)The application must be supported by the evidence of a psychiatrist other than the applicant.

55GCriteria for making electroconvulsive therapy order

The tribunal may make an electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to a person who is the subject of a psychiatric treatment order if—

(a)the person—

(i)has given informed consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and

(ii)has not withdrawn the consent, either orally or in writing; or

(b)the tribunal is satisfied that—

(i)the person is, because of mental illness, incapable of weighing the considerations involved in deciding whether or not to consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and

(ii)the administration of electroconvulsive therapy is likely to result in substantial benefit to the person; and

(iii)either—

(A)all other reasonable forms of treatment available have been tried but have not been successful; or

(B)the treatment is the most appropriate treatment reasonably available.

55HContent of electroconvulsive therapy order

An electroconvulsive therapy order made in relation to a person must—

(a)state that the person may be given electroconvulsive therapy; and

(b)include a statement that the person—

(i)has the capacity to consent to the order, and gives informed consent; or

(ii)does not have the capacity to consent to the order.

NoteThe tribunal must give a copy of the order to certain people (see s 105).

55IOffence—electroconvulsive therapy without electroconvulsive therapy order

(1)A doctor commits an offence if—

(a)a psychiatric treatment order is in force in relation to a person; and

(b)an electroconvulsive therapy order is not in force in relation to the person; and

(c)the doctor—

(i)administers electroconvulsive therapy to the person; or

(ii)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to the person.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

(2)This section does not apply to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person in accordance with an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person.

55JOffence—electroconvulsive therapy on more than 10 occasions since electroconvulsive therapy order

(1)A doctor commits an offence if—

(a)a psychiatric treatment order is in force in relation to a person; and

(b)an electroconvulsive therapy order is in force in relation to the person; and

(c)electroconvulsive therapy has been administered to the person on 10 or more occasions since the tribunal made the electroconvulsive therapy order; and

(d)the doctor—

(i)administers electroconvulsive therapy to the person; or

(ii)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to the person.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

(2)This section does not apply to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person in accordance with an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person.

55KOffence—electroconvulsive therapy after order consent withdrawn

(1)A doctor commits an offence if—

(a)a psychiatric treatment order is in force in relation to a person; and

(b)an electroconvulsive therapy order is in force in relation to the person; and

(c)the electroconvulsive therapy order states that the person has the capacity to consent to the order, and gives informed consent; and

(d)the person withdraws the consent, whether orally or in writing; and

(e)after the consent is withdrawn, the doctor—

(i)administers electroconvulsive therapy to the person; or

(ii)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to the person.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

(2)This section does not apply to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person in accordance with an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person.

1. New subdivision 7.2.4

   insert

Subdivision 7.2.4       Emergency electroconvulsive therapy orders

55LElectroconvulsive therapy may be administered under emergency electroconvulsive therapy order

A doctor, or person authorised by a doctor, may administer electroconvulsive therapy to a person if—

(a)there is an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in force in relation to the person; and

(b)the electroconvulsive therapy is administered in accordance with the emergency electroconvulsive therapy order.

55MApplication for emergency electroconvulsive therapy order

(1)The chief psychiatrist and a doctor may jointly apply for an order (an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order) for the emergency administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person if the chief psychiatrist and doctor believe on reasonable grounds that—

(a)the person is at least 16 years old; and

(b)the person has a mental illness; and

(c)the administration of the electroconvulsive therapy is necessary to save the person’s life.

(2)The application must be accompanied by—

(a)if a psychiatric treatment order is in force in relation to the person—an application for an electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to the person; or

(b)an application for both a psychiatric treatment order and an electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to the person.

Note 1The registrar must give a copy of the application and accompanying documents to the following people as soon as practicable (and within 24 hours) after the application is lodged:

·     the president of the tribunal

·     the public advocate

·     if the person is a child—the C&YP chief executive (see s 87).

Note 2Certain people are entitled to appear and give evidence, and be represented, at the proceeding including:

·     the person who is the subject of the proceeding

·     the public advocate

·     the discrimination commissioner.

Other people are also entitled to appear (see s 89).

55NCriteria for making emergency electroconvulsive therapy order

(1)The tribunal may make an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to a person if satisfied that—

(a)the person is at least 16 years old; and

(b)the person has a mental illness; and

(c)the person is, because of the mental illness, incapable of weighing the considerations involved in deciding whether or not to consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; and

(d)the administration of electroconvulsive therapy is necessary to save the person’s life; and

(e)either—

(i)all other reasonable forms of treatment available have been tried but have not been successful; or

(ii)the treatment is the most appropriate treatment reasonably available.

(2)In making an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to a person, the tribunal must take into account the following:

(a)the views and wishes of the person, so far as they can be found out;

(b)the views and wishes of the people responsible for the day-to-day care of the person, so far as those views and wishes are made known to the tribunal;

(c)the views of the people appearing at the proceeding.

55OContent of an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order

An emergency electroconvulsive therapy order made in relation to a person must state that—

(a)electroconvulsive therapy may be administered to the person on a stated number of occasions (not more than 3); and

(b)the order expires a stated number of days (not more than 7) after it is made.

NoteThe tribunal must give a copy of the order to certain people within 24 hours (see s 105).

55PConflict between orders

If an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order is in force in relation to a person and the tribunal makes another order in relation to the person, the emergency electroconvulsive therapy order ceases to be in force.

1. Sections 56 to 58

   substitute

Subdivision 7.2.5       Only doctor or authorised person to administer electroconvulsive therapy

1. Offence—electroconvulsive therapy without doctor’s consent

   A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person administers electroconvulsive therapy to someone else; and

   (b)the person is not a doctor; and

   (c)the person is not authorised by a doctor to administer the electroconvulsive therapy.

   Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or both.

Subdivision 7.2.6       Records of electroconvulsive therapy

1. Doctor must record electroconvulsive therapy

   (1)A doctor commits an offence if the doctor—

   (a)administers electroconvulsive therapy to a person; and

   (b)does not make a record of the administration, including whether the administration was in accordance with an order of the tribunal or was voluntary.

   Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

   (2)A doctor commits an offence if the doctor—

   (a)authorises the administration of electroconvulsive therapy to a person; and

   (b)does not make a record of the authorisation, including whether the administration is to be in accordance with an order of the tribunal or is voluntary.

   Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

   (3)A doctor commits an offence if the doctor does not give a record of electroconvulsive therapy mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) to a person in charge of the psychiatric institution where the therapy is, or is to be, administered.

   Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

2. Electroconvulsive therapy records to be kept for 5 years

   A person in charge of a psychiatric institution commits an offence if the person does not keep a record of electroconvulsive therapy given under section 57 (3) for at least 5 years after the day the record is given.

   Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

3. Section 83

   substitute

4. When tribunal may be constituted by presidential member

   The tribunal may be constituted by only a presidential member for the purpose of the following matters:

   (a)making an order for an assessment under section 16;

   (b)making an order for a person’s removal under section 18;

   (c)making an order for a person’s detention under section 41 (2);

   (d)making an order for a person’s release under section 46.

83AWhen tribunal must be constituted by more members

(1)This section applies to the tribunal constituted by the following members:

(a)a presidential member;

(b)a psychiatrist member, psychologist member or mental health services member, selected by the president;

(c)a community member.

NoteFor par (b), the president must select the kind of member the president considers most suitable for the matter (see s 83C).

(2)The tribunal must be constituted as mentioned in subsection (1) for the purpose of the following matters:

(a)making a mental health order;

NoteA mental health order is a psychiatric treatment order, a community care or a restriction order:

·a psychiatric treatment order is made under s 28

·a community care order is made under s 36

·a restriction order is made under s 30 or s 36B.

(b)reviewing a mental health order under section 36L;

(c)making an electroconvulsive therapy order under section 55G;

(d)making an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order under section 55N;

(e)reviewing a person’s fitness to plead under section 68;

(f)making a recommendation about a mentally dysfunctional or mentally ill person under section 70;

(g)reviewing an order for detention under section 72;

(h)reviewing a condition in force in relation to a person released from detention under section 73.

83BChange of tribunal membership during matter

(1)This section applies to the tribunal constituted as mentioned in section 83A.

(2)If a non-presidential member ceases to be a member, or to be available for the proceeding, before the matter is decided, the presidential member and the remaining non-presidential member may finish the proceeding.

(3)However, if the presidential member believes that it would be prejudicial to the interests of the person who is the subject of the proceeding, the proceeding must be finished by the tribunal constituted by the presidential member, the remaining non‑presidential member and—

(a)if the remaining non-presidential member is a community member—a psychiatrist member, psychologist member or mental health services member, selected by the president; or

(b)if the remaining non-presidential member is not a community member—a community member.

NoteFor par (a), the president must select the kind of member the president considers most suitable for the matter (see s 83C).

(4)If the tribunal is reconstituted under subsection (3), the reconstituted tribunal may have regard to any evidence or information, or documents produced to the tribunal as previously constituted.

83CPresident to select most suitable members

If the president must select a member of the tribunal under section 83A (1) (b) or section 83B (3) (a) for a matter, the president must select the kind of member the president considers most suitable for the matter.

83DWhen magistrate must not be tribunal member

A magistrate must not constitute the tribunal under section 83, or be a member of the tribunal under section 83A or section 83B, if the proceeding before the tribunal—

(a)relates to an order made by the magistrate requiring a person to submit to the jurisdiction of the tribunal; or

(b)arises from a finding made by the magistrate under the Magistrates Court Act 1930, part 3.5 (Proceedings for indictable offences) in relation to a person; or

(c)arises from a decision made by the magistrate in relation to bail for a person.

1. Deciding questions
   Section 85 (2)

   substitute

   (2)If there is a division of opinion about another question arising in a proceeding, the question is decided—

   (a)according to the opinion of the majority of members constituting the tribunal; or

   (b)if there is no majority on the question—according to the opinion of the presidential member.

2. Section 105

   substitute

3. Who is given a copy of the order?

   (1)The registrar must give a copy of a tribunal order to—

   (a)the person who is the subject of the order; and

   (b)if the person has a representative—the representative; and

   (c)if the person is a child—the child’s parents; and

   (d)if the person has a guardian—the guardian; and

   (e)if the person has made a power of attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 1956—the donee under the power of attorney; and

   (f)if the person has made a power of attorney under the Medical Treatment Act 1994—the grantee under the power of attorney; and

   (g)the public advocate; and

   (h)if the person was referred to the tribunal under section 15 (Referrals)—the referring officer; and

   (i)if the person was ordered to submit to the jurisdiction of the tribunal by a court—the court; and

   (j)if the order requires the person to be admitted to a facility or institution—the person in charge of that facility or institution; and

   (k)any other person stated in the order under section 104 (b).

   (2)The registrar must also give a copy of the following tribunal orders to the chief psychiatrist:

   (a)a psychiatric treatment order;

   (b)a restriction order in relation to a person subject to a psychiatric treatment order;

   (c)an electroconvulsive therapy order;

   (d)an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order.

   (3)The registrar must also give a copy of the following tribunal orders to the care coordinator:

   (a)a community care order;

   (b)a restriction order in relation to a person subject to a community care order.

   (4)The tribunal must give a copy of an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order to the relevant people mentioned in subsection (1) and (2) within 24 hours after the order is made.

   NoteFor how documents may be served, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.

   (5)Until the Public Advocate Act 2005 commences, the reference in subsection (1) (g) to the public advocate is a reference to the community advocate.

   (6)Subsection (5) and this subsection expire on the day the Public Advocate Act 2005 commences.

4. New dictionary

   insert

Dictionary

(see s 3)

Note 1The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

·     chief executive (see s 163)

·     child

·     director of public prosecutions

·     discrimination commissioner

·     doctor

·     domestic partner (see s 169 (1))

·     expire

·     guardianship tribunal

·     lawyer

·     magistrate

·     Magistrates Court

·     make

·     parent

·     police officer

·     proceeding

·     public advocate

·     registrar

·     Supreme Court

·     writing.

agreement, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

corresponding law, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

custodial order, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

electroconvulsive therapy—see section 55.

electroconvulsive therapy order—see section 55F.

emergency electroconvulsive therapy order—see section 55M.

informed consent, for part 7 (Electroconvulsive therapy and psychiatric surgery)—see section 54.

interstate custodial patient, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

interstate non-custodial order, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

licence, for part 12 (Private psychiatric institutions)—see section 123.

licensed premises, for part 12 (Private psychiatric institutions)—see section 123.

licensee, for part 12 (Private psychiatric institutions)—see section 123.

non-custodial order, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

psychiatric institution, for part 12 (Private psychiatric institutions)—see section 123.

responsible person, for part 6 (Rights of mentally dysfunctional or mentally ill persons)—see section 49.

State, for part 5A (Interstate application of mental health laws)—see section 48B.

1. Further amendments

   omit

   convulsive therapy

   substitute

   electroconvulsive therapy

   in

   ·     section 11 (d)

   ·     section 29 (1) (b) (i)

   ·     part 7 heading

   ·     section 54 (3), definition of procedure, paragraph (a)

   ·     section 142 (1) (a)

   ·     section 142 (2) (a)

   ·     section 143 (a)

Schedule 1Consequential amendments

(see s 3)

Part 1.1Children and Young People Act 1999

[1.1]Dictionary, definitions of mental dysfunction, mental health order and mental illness

omit

section 4

substitute

dictionary

Part 1.2Crimes Act 1900

[1.2]Section 300, definition of mental health order

substitute

mental health order—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, dictionary.

[1.3]Section 300, definition of mental illness

omit

section 4

substitute

dictionary

[1.4]Section 309 (4), definitions of approved health facility and approved mental health facility

omit

section 4

substitute

dictionary

[1.5]Section 334 (3) (d)

omit

section 26 or 27

substitute

section 26 (What tribunal must take into account) or section 27 (Tribunal may not order particular drugs etc)

Part 1.3Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

[1.6]Section 70 (1)

omit

psychiatric illness, convulsive therapy

substitute

mental illness, electroconvulsive therapy

[1.7]Section 70 (1), new note

insert

NoteTreatment for mental illness, including electroconvulsive therapy and psychiatric surgery, is dealt with in the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994.

[1.8]Dictionary, definition of convulsive therapy

omit

[1.9]Dictionary, new definitions

insert

electroconvulsive therapy—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, section 55.

mental illness—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, dictionary.

[1.10]Dictionary, definition of prescribed medical procedure, paragraph (f)

omit

psychiatric illness, convulsive therapy

substitute

mental illness, electroconvulsive therapy

[1.11]Dictionary, definition of psychiatric illness

omit

[1.12]Dictionary, definition of psychiatric surgery

substitute

psychiatric surgery—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, dictionary.

Part 1.4Health Professionals Legislation Amendment Act 2004

[1.13]Schedule 6, amendment 6.9

substitute

[6.9]Dictionary, definition of mental health nurse

substitute

mental health nurse means a person registered as a nurse under the Health Professionals Act 2004 in the specialist area of mental health nurse.

NoteUnder the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 (Cwlth), s 25 people registered as nurses in a specialty in a State may be deemed to be registered in the specialty in the ACT.

Part 1.5Powers of Attorney Act 1956

[1.14]Section 13 (3)

omit

psychiatric illness, convulsive therapy

substitute

mental illness, electroconvulsive therapy

[1.15]Section 13 (3), new note

insert

NoteTreatment for mental illness, including electroconvulsive therapy and psychiatric surgery, is dealt with in the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994.

[1.16]Section 13 (4)

omit

psychiatric illness, convulsive therapy

substitute

mental illness, electroconvulsive therapy

[1.17]Section 13 (5)

substitute

(5)In this section:

electroconvulsive therapy—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, dictionary.

mental illness—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, dictionary.

psychiatric surgery—see the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act 1994, dictionary.

Endnotes

1. Presentation speech

   Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 30 June 2005.

2. Notification

   Notified under the Legislation Act on 6 September 2005.

3. Republications of amended laws

   For the latest republication of amended laws, see certify that the above is a true copy of the Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Bill 2005, which was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 26 August 2005.

   Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

   © Australian Capital Territory 2005