Practice Guidance

Medical treatment: when is an application to the Court of Protection needed?

TREATMENT PLAN word written on chalkboard with stethoscope and chalk on it. Photo: raihanaasral/AdobeStock

Introduction

Explains when a court application must be considered if someone lacking capacity needs medical treatment.

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