The Mental Health Act 2001

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Date:
29 November 2006

Category:
Module 5: Consent to Treatment

Question:
does the rules governing the use of electro-convulsive therapy by the M H C apply to involuntary patients only?

Answer:
The MHC rules governing the use of ECT apply to a patient, which is defined in the MHA 2001 as a person subject to an admission order.

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