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CurrentNature and extent of treatment and care
53 Nature and extent of treatment and care
(1)
The authorised doctor must decide the nature and extent of the treatment and care to be provided to the person under the treatment authority.
(2)
In deciding the nature and extent of the treatment and care, the authorised doctor must—
(a)
discuss the treatment and care to be provided with the person; and
(b)
have regard to the views, wishes and preferences of the person, to the extent they can be expressed, including, for example, in an advance health directive.
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