Pro-forma for responsible medical officers (RMOs) to apply to the Mental Health Unit for leave for a restricted patient.

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Under the Mental Health Act 1983, responsible medical officers need the Secretary of State’s consent before granting leave from hospital to detained restricted patients. The role of the Ministry of Justice in the management of restricted patients is to protect the public from serious harm. This pro-forma should be used by RMOs who wish to apply for leave for a restricted patient.

Date: Tue Mar 18 17:11:12 GMT 2008

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