section 2 of the mental health act 1983

zeberde | 17:32 Thu 29th Mar 2007 | Law

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can treatment be given to a patient detained under section 2 of the mental health act 1983 without their consent?

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The proviso is that the patient is detained (without his consent) for the express purpose of treating the mental illness.

The rationale is that the patient is not able to make decisions regarding the illness and the treatment

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