56Factors to be considered before treatment is authorised

56 Factors to be considered before treatment is authorised In determining whether to authorise treatment under this Act, the Tribunal or authorised psychiatric practitioner must be satisfied that: (a) the treatment is in the best interest of the person; and (b) the anticipated benefits of the treatment outweigh any risk of harm or discomfort to the person; and

Mental Health and Related Services Act 1998 56 (c) alternative treatments that would be likely to produce equivalent benefits and with less risk of harm are not reasonably available; and (d) the treatment represents the least restrictive and least intrusive treatment option reasonably available.