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A doctor called in to agree with the RC when a second opinion is needed under either [[s57]] (for treatment requiring consent ''and'' a second opinion) or [[s58]] (for treatment requiring consent ''or'' a second opinion). | A doctor called in to agree with the RC when a second opinion is needed under either [[s57]] (for treatment requiring consent ''and'' a second opinion) or [[s58]] (for treatment requiring consent ''or'' a second opinion). | ||
By far the most common use of a SOAD is under s58 to allow medication to continue to be given after the initial 3-month period. | By far the most common use of a SOAD is under s58 to allow medication to continue to be given after the initial 3-month period. | ||
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Revision as of 12:54, 10 April 2021
A doctor called in to agree with the RC when a second opinion is needed under either s57 (for treatment requiring consent and a second opinion) or s58 (for treatment requiring consent or a second opinion).
By far the most common use of a SOAD is under s58 to allow medication to continue to be given after the initial 3-month period.
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