Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 225.10. Voluntary public patients

1. That the physician or physician assistant who meets the qualifications set forth in the definition of a mental health professional in section 228.1 has examined the person and finds that the person is suffering from some abnormal mental condition that can probably be remedied by observation, treatment, and hospital care.

2. That the physician or physician assistant who meets the qualifications set forth in the definition of a mental health professional in section 228.1 believes it would be appropriate for the person to enter the state psychiatric hospital for that purpose and that the person is willing to do so.

3. That neither the person nor those legally responsible for the person are able to provide the means for the observation, treatment, and hospital care.