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3) Are psychosurgery <strong>and</strong> other
irreversible treatments outlawed on
involuntary patients?
a) Is there an independent body
that makes sure there is indeed
informed consent for
psychosurgery or other irreversible
treatments on involuntary
patients?
4) Does the law specify the need for
informed consent when using ECT?
5) Does the law prohibit the use of
unmodified ECT?
6) Does the law prohibit the use of ECT
in minors?
P. Seclusion <strong>and</strong> restraint
1) Does the law state that seclusion <strong>and</strong>
restraint should only be utilized in
exceptional cases to prevent immediate
or imminent harm to self or others?
2) Does the law state that seclusion <strong>and</strong>
restraint should never be used as a
means of punishment or for the
convenience of staff?
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