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DUTIES OF MEDICAL
OFFICER WHERE A HEALTH
PROBLEM IS IDENTIFIED


22. (1) Where a medical officer forms the opinion that
 (a)
a youth may require special medical or psychiatric treatment or segregation for medical reasons,
 (b)
a youth presents a medical danger to himself or to others, or
 (c)
the level of hygiene in a youth custody centre is inadequate,
the medical officer shall forthwith report this opinion in writing to the director.
    (2) Where a director receives a report under subsection (1) (b), the director shall, subject to section 15 (5), provide close supervision for the youth until the medical officer advises that this is no longer necessary.
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