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# Completion of the second medical certificate gives the facility the right to give treatment to your relative - including medication - even if your relative does not wish this. | # Completion of the second medical certificate gives the facility the right to give treatment to your relative - including medication - even if your relative does not wish this. | ||
# If your relative continues to be detained against their will for more than 48 hours, they - or you on their behalf - may request a hearing by a mental health Review Panel. The Review Panel is free of charge. This is an independent panel of three people, who will decide if the criteria for certification still exist. You, or your relative, may apply for the Review Panel by completing a Form 7, [https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/mhdforms/HLTH3507.pdf Application for Review Panel Hearing]. | # If your relative continues to be detained against their will for more than 48 hours, they - or you on their behalf - may request a hearing by a mental health Review Panel. The Review Panel is free of charge. This is an independent panel of three people, who will decide if the criteria for certification still exist. You, or your relative, may apply for the Review Panel by completing a Form 7, [https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/mhdforms/HLTH3507.pdf Application for Review Panel Hearing]. | ||
# Your relative is entitled to be represented by a lawyer or mental health advocate at a Review Panel hearing. If they can’t afford a lawyer on their own, you should see if they qualify for legal aid. See [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid representation]] in the Resource List for information about applying for legal aid | # Your relative is entitled to be represented by a lawyer or mental health advocate at a Review Panel hearing. If they can’t afford a lawyer on their own, you should see if they qualify for legal aid. See [[Legal Aid Representation|legal aid representation]] in the Resource List for information about applying for legal aid. | ||
# You, or your relative, can also get information, and sometimes representation at a Review Panel hearing through the [[Community Legal Assistance Society]]'s Mental Health Law Program by calling 604-685-3425. | # You, or your relative, can also get information, and sometimes representation at a Review Panel hearing through the [[Community Legal Assistance Society]]'s Mental Health Law Program by calling 604-685-3425. | ||