16Register of information relating to electro convulsive therapy—the Act, s 97(3)

16 Register of information relating to electro convulsive therapy—the Act, s 97(3)

16 Register of information relating to electro convulsive therapy—the Act, s 97(3)

(1) The register under the Act, section 97 may be kept electronically.

(2) The register must include the following information in relation to each patient or other person undergoing the treatment—

(a) the date of the treatment,

(b) whether the patient is classified as a voluntary or involuntary patient,

(c) the provision of the Act under which consent was given,

(d) details of the patient, namely the patient’s name, age, sex and medical record number,

(e) details of the anaesthetic used,

(f) the name of the anaesthetist,

(g) the diagnosis of the patient or other person undergoing the treatment,

(h) the motor and electroencephalogram treatment duration,

(i) the placement of electrodes,

(j) the dose administered,

(k) the name of the medical officer in charge of administering the treatment,

(l) the name of the assistant to the medical officer,

(m) the name of the registered nurse,

(n) other remarks or observations in relation to the treatment.