Section 6
Admission of voluntary patient into psychiatric facility
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Section 6
(1)
An officer in charge or any officer authorised by him may admit any person into a psychiatric facility as a voluntary patient —
(a)
upon his own request; or
(b)
in the case of a minor, upon an application made by his guardian on his behalf.
(2)
The officer in charge or any officer authorised by him may refuse to admit any person as a voluntary patient if he is not satisfied that the person is likely to benefit from the care or treatment in the psychiatric facility.
Mental Health
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