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In re GM (patient: consultation)

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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In re GM (patient: consultation)
   
Issue: Whether there was consultation with the nearest relative before making an application for admission for treatment under s3 Mental Health Act 1983; whether one interview with the patient by a social worker could be used for both an emergency application under s4 of the Act and a subsequent application under s3.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/1484/2000
   
Judge(s): Burton J
   
Date: 4 May 2000