Part IVE+W Consent to Treatment

63 Treatment not requiring consent.E+W

The consent of a patient shall not be required for any medical treatment given to him for the mental disorder from which he is suffering [F1, not being a form of treatment to which section 57, 58 or 58A above applies,] if the treatment is given by or under the direction of the [F2approved clinician in charge of the treatment] .

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 63 substituted (3.11.2008) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 28(8), 56 (with Sch. 10); S.I. 2008/1900, art. 2(g) (with art. 3, Sch.)

F2Words in s. 63 substituted (3.11.2008) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 12(6), 56 (with Sch. 10); S.I. 2008/1900, art. 2(b) (with art. 3, Sch.)