(1) A registered medical practitioner or an authorised mental health practitioner may make an assessment order in respect of a person if the practitioner—
(a) has examined the person within the previous 24 hours; and
(b) is satisfied that the compulsory assessment criteria apply to the person.
(2) In determining whether to make an assessment order in respect of a person, a registered medical practitioner or an authorised mental health practitioner—
(a) must have regard to any relevant information communicated to the practitioner by the person being examined; and
(b) may have regard to any other relevant information, including information communicated to the practitioner by any other person.
(3) Before a registered medical practitioner or an authorised mental health practitioner examines a person under subsection (1)(a), the practitioner must—
(a) identify themselves to the person; and
(b) inform the person that the person will be examined by the practitioner; and
(c) take all reasonable steps to explain the purpose of the examination to the person.