BLG is pleased to have worked with the OHA in preparing the 2018 resource: Form 1 Assessments Under the Mental Health Act — Frequently Asked Questions. 

This resource addresses some "frequently asked questions" about Form 1s, including:

  • Can examinations to complete a Form 1 be completed via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)?
  • Can psychiatric assessments by a psychiatrist be completed via the OTN?
  • Can a Form 1 be "cancelled"?
  • Are original Form 1s necessary?
  • In what situations may a person be detained, restrained or confined at a hospital?

This resource also includes a section on Working with Police, and in particular addresses some of the challenges for both police and health-care providers when individuals are brought to the emergency department for treatment and care.

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