Whenever a psychiatrist makes a diagnosis of stimulant induced psychosis, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Department of Health must be notified of the event.
Relevant legislation
The statutory requirement to notify Stimulant Induced Psychosis is specified in the Health (Notification of Stimulant Induced Psychosis) Regulations 2010 (external site). Stimulant Induced Psychosis is a prescribed condition of health to which Part IXA of the Health Act 1911 (external site) applies.
Responsibility for notification
The psychiatrist who makes a diagnosis of stimulant induced psychosis in respect of a patient is responsible.
Who must be notified
Under the Health Act 1911, the CEO must be notified.
How to notify
Notification may be made by fax or mail. The notice must be in an approved form available from:
Notification due
Within 72 hours of making the diagnosis.
Contact
To make a notification contact:
- Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch
Department of Health
PO Box 8172 Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Phone: 9222 6883
Fax: 9222 2463
For more information regarding notification of stimulant induced psychosis contact:
- Medicines and Poisons Regulation Branch
Phone: 9222 6883