SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Extension by panel of period of authorisation
Medical report
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1
The medical report 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 medical practitioner that, in his or her opinion, the criteria for continuation are met in respect of each measure specified under paragraph 4(1)(b); and
c
include any prescribed information.
2
The medical practitioner must have examined P not more than two days before the date when the report is made.
3
See also sections 54 and 55 (involvement of nominated person and independent mental capacity advocate).