Table 1.
Section | Details | Consenting person | Inform to MHRB |
---|---|---|---|
Section 86 | Independent admission and treatment | PMI himself | No need to inform MHRB |
Section 87 | Admission of minor | Guardian/Nominated Representative | Inform the board within 72 h |
Section 89 | Admission and treatment of persons with mental illness, with high support needs, in mental health establishment, up to 30 days (supported admission) | Nominated representative | Inform the board within 72 h in case of women, minor. 7 days for others |
Section 90 | Admission and treatment of persons with mental illness, with high support needs, in mental health establishment, beyond 30 days (supported admission beyond 30 days) | Nominated representative and permission from MHRB | Inform the board within 7 days |
MHRB – Mental Health Review Board; PMI – Person with mental illness