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.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.