Clinical lectures on neurasthenia.

  • Savill, Thomas Dixon, 1856-1910.
Date:
1902
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    (6) A Pauper Certification and order, which is applicable to paupers, or those who for purposes of the Act come under that designation, or are lunatics wandering at large. One of the first two methods is applicable to private patients. For the first method, the next of kin makes out a petition and statement of particulars, two doctors certify separately, and a justice makes the order. In the second, the next of kin and one doctor, who certifies, take the law into their own hands, and the patient can be forthwith removed to an asylum; but this order is valid only for seven days. Before that time has elapsed, one of the other orders must be made for the valid detention of the patient. These are the two most usual processes, but it is surprising how often method number 6 is made use of, now that it is known that it does not necessarily pauperise the patient. If this method is adopted, the relieving officer of the district is the proper person to apply to. He keeps all the necessary printed forms as prescribed by the Lunacy Act. In actual practice, gentlemen, if you find yourselves in difficulty at any time, the relieving officer can generally afford you invaluable aid, no matter what process of law is adopted for the incarceration of your patient.