146Form of consent

146 Form of consent (1) For this chapter, consent to a procedure (other than consent given in an advance consent direction) must be given in writing signed by the person giving the consent and witnessed by a person other than— (a) the person seeking to obtain the consent; or (b) the doctor who is proposing to conduct the procedure. Note For requirements for the form of advance consent for electroconvulsive therapy, see s 27 (4) (Making advance consent direction).

procedure means— (a) the administration of electroconvulsive therapy; or (b) the performance of psychiatric surgery.

Administration of electroconvulsive therapy Division 9.2.1