Debates of March 4, 2013 (day 17)

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WRITTEN QUESTION 20-17(4): NWT MENTAL HEALTH ACT TREATMENT DATA

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. New written questions to the Minister of Health and Social Services:

Under Section 17 of the Mental Health Act, from fiscal year 2009-2010 to the present, how many times has the Minister approved an extension of time for involuntary patient period of detection applications?

Under Section 18 of the Mental Health Act, from fiscal year 2009-2010 to the present, how many certificates of involuntary admission have been completed in NWT hospitals and health centres?

Under Section 18.1(1), from fiscal year 2009-2010 to the present, how many patients have had to be transferred outside of the NWT?

Under Section 19.2(1), from fiscal year 2009-2010 to the present, how many times has substitute consent been given on behalf of a voluntary or involuntary patient under Sections 19.2(1)(a), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)?

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Moses. Ms. Bisaro.