Under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, Electroconvulsive Therapy can be administered to an adult patient with severe mental illness who lacks capacity only after obtaining consent from whom?
- A The treating psychiatrist
- B Two independent psychiatrists
- C The Mental Health Review Board
- D The Nominated Representative ✓
Correct answer: D. The Nominated Representative
Explanation
The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 strictly regulates Electroconvulsive Therapy. It cannot be administered without informed consent. If an adult lacks capacity, consent must be obtained from their Nominated Representative. Electroconvulsive Therapy is completely prohibited for minors under the Act.
Reference: Mental Healthcare Act 2017, Bare Act ed.
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