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Section 997 — Social Security Act 1991: Patient on a long-term basis
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Mental hospital patient (1) For the purposes of this Division, a person is a mental hospital patient on a long-term basis if: (a) the person is a mental hospital patient; and (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person will require care and treatment for an indefinite period. Note: For mental hospital patient see section 23. Nursing home patient (2) For the purposes of this Division, a person is in residential care on a long-term basis if: (a) the person is in residential care; and (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the person will be in residential care for an indefinite period.
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