S61 text

Review of treatment

61.—(1) Where a patient is given treatment in accordance with section 57(2)[, 58(3)(b) or 58A(4) or (5)][1] above[, or by virtue of section 62A below in accordance with a Part 4A certificate (within the meaning of that section),][1] [that falls within section 64C(4) below][2] a report on the treatment and the patient’s condition shall be given [by the approved clinician in charge of the treatment][1] to the [the regulatory authority][3]

(a) on the next occasion on which the [responsible clinician][1] furnishes a report [under section 20(3) [, 20A(4) or 21B(2) above in respect][1] of the patient];[4] and
(b) at any other time if so required by the [the regulatory authority].[3]

(2) In relation to a patient who is subject to a restriction order[, limitation direction][5] or restriction direction subsection (1) above shall have effect as if paragraph (a) required the report to be made—

(a) in the case of treatment in the period of six months beginning with the date of the order or direction, at the end of that period;
(b) in the case of treatment at any subsequent time, on the next occasion on which the [responsible clinician][1] makes a report in respect of the patient under section 41(6)[, 45B(3)][5] or 49(3) above.

(3) The [the regulatory authority][3] may at any time give notice [...][1] directing that, subject to section 62 below, a certificate given in respect of a patient under section. 57(2)[, 58(3)(b) or 58A(4) or (5)][1] above shall not apply to treatment given to him [(whether in England or Wales)][3] after a date specified in the notice and sections 57[, 58 and 58A][1] above shall then apply to any such treatment as if that certificate had not been given.

[(3A) The notice under subsection (3) above shall be given to the approved clinician in charge of the treatment.][1]

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