Mental Health Act 2015
156What ACAT must take into account—electroconvulsive
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156 What ACAT must take into account—electroconvulsive therapy order In making an electroconvulsive therapy order in relation to a person, the ACAT must take into account the following: (a) whether the person consents, refuses to consent or has the decision-making capacity to consent to the electroconvulsive therapy; (b) the views and wishes of the person, so far as they can be found (c) the views of the people responsible for the day-to-day care of (d) the views of the people appearing at the proceeding;
Electroconvulsive therapy orders Division 9.2.2 (e) the views of the people consulted under section 154 (Consultation by ACAT—electroconvulsive therapy order); (f) any alternative treatment, care or support reasonably available, including— (g) any relevant medical history of the person.