Forms and guidance for health professionals
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The following forms are for use by medical professionals to facilitate accurate record-keeping and to ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements under the Mental Health Act 2013. The forms have been approved by the Chief Psychiatrist, depending on their intended application.
They may be modified over time. If you identify any errors, please notify the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.
Clinical guidelines
Forms approved by the Chief Psychiatrist (Civil)
- C04 - Detaining for Assessment
- C06 - Assessment Order, Affirmation or Discharge
- C07 - Treatment Plan
- C08 - Urgent Circumstances Treatment (Involuntary)
- C09 - Seclusion (Involuntary)
- C10 - Restraint (Involuntary)
- C12 - Patient Leave (Involuntary)
- C13 - Involuntary Patient Transfer
- C19 - Transfer Involuntary to SMHU
- C22 - Readmission (Involuntary)
- C24 - Escort
Secure Mental Health Unit
- F08 - Urgent Circumstances Treatment (Forensic)
- F09 - Seclusion (Forensic)
- F10 - Restraint (Forensic)
- F12 - Patient Leave (Forensic)
- F12B - Cancellation of Leave (Forensic)
- F16 - SMHU Search and Seizure
- F17 - Forensic Patient Transfer to Hospital
- F20 - Patient Return to Prison or Youth Detention
Approved means of restraint forms
- Download the approved means of restraint (forensic) by the Chief Psychiatrist under the Mental Health Act 2013
- Download the approved means of restraint (civil) by the Chief Psychiatrist under the Mental Health Act 2013
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT)
View and access all forms on The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) website
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