Training videos for AMHS administrators
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Chief Psychiatrist role and responsibilities
The Chief Psychiatrist has responsibilities under the Act to protect the rights of patients, including the development of Chief Psychiatrist Policies and undertaking investigations.
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Classified patients
The Act deals with circumstances where a person in custody (in prison, youth detention centre or watch-house) needs to be transferred to an authorised mental health service for treatment and care.
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Psychiatrist reports
In specific circumstances, a person may request a psychiatrist report which expresses an opinion on whether the person was of unsound mind when an alleged offence happened or is unfit for trial.
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Mental Health Court and Mental Health Review Tribunal
The Mental Health Court and Mental Health Review Tribunal have key functions under the Mental Health Act 2016.
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Judicial orders
The Act contains provisions where courts make specific orders to examine or detain persons.
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Transport of patients
The Act provides general powers to transport patients and other persons under the Act, and specific requirements for transporting absent patients.
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Legal matters: Mental Health Act 2016
Administrators are responsible for a number of other functions relating to maintaining records, searches, and issuing notices.