Mental Health Act 20266
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Chapter 3 Consent to treatment for children | ||
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Consent to treatment for children to be obtained prior to treatment | ||
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84. (1) A mental healthcare professional shall, before providing treatment to a child aged 16 years or older, obtain consent for the treatment concerned from the child, unless otherwise expressly provided for in this Act. | ||
(2) A mental healthcare professional shall, before providing treatment to a child under 16 years of age, or a child aged 16 years or older who has been assessed as lacking capacity under section 61 , obtain consent for the treatment concerned from the child’s parents or guardian or the Agency unless otherwise expressly provided for in this Act. |