SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Authorisation of short-term detention in hospital for examination etc

Part 2The authorisation

Medical report

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The medical report included in a report under paragraph 2 must be in the prescribed form and must—

a

be made by a medical practitioner who is unconnected with P and is permitted by regulations under section 300 to make the report;

b

include a statement by the person making the medical report that in that person's opinion the criteria for authorisation are met; and

c

include any prescribed information.

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The maker of the medical report must have examined P not more than F1two daysF1five days before the date when the medical report is made.

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See also sections 54 and 55 (involvement of nominated person and independent mental capacity advocate).