S.L. 94.11 Art. 22Continuous responsibility.

The psychiatrists’ responsibility for their patients applies to them all continuously. This applies to in-patients and out-patients, to urgent and non-urgent cases alike though the extent of this responsibility may vary in accordance with the classification of the patient (in-patient or out-patient) and circumstances of the case (urgent and non-urgent). Psychiatrists shall be on call at any time to give advice on their patients whenever this is needed. They will assume functions relating to admissions, discharge, leave of absence and dealings with relatives and curators of all patients under their care. Privileges and general amenities within the hospital are, however, subject to prior arrangements with the Superintendent in accordance with the facilities available.