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CurrentContent of an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
Chapter 9Electroconvulsive therapy and psychiatric surgery
Part 9.2Electroconvulsive therapy
Division 9.2.3Emergency electroconvulsive therapy orders
163 Content of an emergency electroconvulsive therapy order
An emergency electroconvulsive therapy order made in relation to a person must state that—
(a)
electroconvulsive therapy may be administered to the person a stated number of times (not more than 3); and
(b)
the order expires a stated number of days (not more than 7) after it is made.
Note
The ACAT must give a copy of the order to certain people within 24 hours (see s 195).
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