Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) An authorised doctor for the authorised mental health service may, from time to time, by written declaration, extend the assessment period for the patient for a further period of not longer than 24 hours.
(2) However, the patient must not be detained for assessment for more than 72 hours.
(3) The doctor may make a declaration under subsection (1) only if the doctor is satisfied the further period is necessary to carry out or finish the assessment.