Notice of Review
After a review is scheduled a 'Notice of Review', providing details such as date, time and venue is sent to the following people:

• The applicant
  
  
• The patient (if the applicant is not the patient)
  
  
• The treating or supervising psychiatrist
  
  
• The patient's representative (if applicable)
  
  
• The clinical nurse specialist (if patient is detained involuntary)
  
  
• The responsible practitioner (if patient is on a CTO)
  
  
• Liaison staff and medical records.

The Board's policy is to give as much notice as it can of a forthcoming review. This means that generally 7 to 14 days prior to a review the Notice of Review is forwarded to all parties, accompanied by an explanatory letter. Patients on CTOs are informed by Registered Post.

The Board's pamphlet is always provided to the patient when notice of the review is given. The pamphlet gives information about the Board, how to apply for a review, how to prepare for a review and what happens at a review. The Board encourages the patient to obtain legal advice or assistance for the review as well as encouraging them to bring a relative, friend or carer to the review. An insert regarding how to obtain advice and representation is also included. Information provided to participants in Teleconference reviews also includes an insert entitled Teleconferencing and the Board.

The letter to the treating or supervising psychiatrist asks for a written report to be prepared for the Board and indicates that the Board's preference is that a copy of the prepared report be given to and/or discussed with the patient prior to the review. The Board also requests that the psychiatrist inform relatives or carers about the review, as the Board does not directly receive information about these persons.