Restricted patient

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The term "restricted patient" is defined in s79 as those subject to:

• a restriction order under s41

• a limitation direction under s45A

• a restriction direction under s49

• or any patient treated as if subject to a restriction order/direction by other legislation. This would include those subject to a restriction order given under CPIA 1964 s5 (or the equivalent order given prior to the amendment of that Act).

Please see the pages mentioned for further details, primarily the restriction order page.