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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2015 - SECT 147

When electroconvulsive therapy may be administered

    (1)     Electroconvulsive therapy may be administered to an adult only as provided under section 148 and section 149.

    (2)     Electroconvulsive therapy may be administered to a person who is at least 12 years old but under 18 years old only as provided under section 150 and section 151.

    (3)     Electroconvulsive therapy must not be administered to a person who is under 12 years old.



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