Hi
The RC consulted with the patients RMN in Part 1 and then signed off/dated Part 1. The RC then asked the same RMN to provide their written statement by signing off/adding date in Part 2 - however the RMN accidentally signed off Part 4 of the form in error instead of Part 2. The RC without realising then signed off Part 3 and furnished the report by email to the MHA Office on Friday thinking Part 1, 2 and 3 have been completed. Section was due to expire on midnight Sunday.
Is this something that can be file noted/evidenced as an accidental omission or has the section now lapsed?
Seems safer in my opinion for patient to be reviewed and s5(2) to be considered if warranted for a fresh section 3 assessment rather than try to explain why the renewal is lawful when the statement in Part 2 is missing and Part 4 was completed before Part 3 - even if in error.
Thoughts please.