Form 18 (British Columbia - Notification to Near Relative [Request for a Review Panel Hearing])

A Form 18 (Notification to Near Relative [Request for a Review Panel Hearing]), is a form under the British Columbia Mental Health Act that is completed when an involuntary patient applies for a review panel hearing. The patient's near relative is notified of this application via this form.

Download Form 18

When Must a Near Relative be Notified?

The Form 15 provides you with the consent (using either patient or director nomination) to release these following forms:
  • When a patient is involuntarily admitted to a designated facility (Form 16)
  • When a patient is discharged (Form 17)
  • When a patient applies for a Review Panel hearing (Form 18)