Legislation

Section 58 – Treatment requiring consent or a second opinion

Introduction

Forcible administration of medication is probably the most commonly encountered compulsory medical treatment for mental disorder. This is regulated by this section. Guidance about the operation of this section begins at para. 25.11 of the code of practice. To which treatments does section 58 apply? Section 58 applies to “the administration of medication by any […]

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