You can only give pyschiatric treatments under a section.
IV lorazepam etc would have been assault.
Common Law is somewhat grey area.
How did she get to A&E ? Her will or others?
Chris M
>the decision has been made by the consultant
>psychogeriatrician, that the patient is depressed and
>thus incapable of informed consent, and thus we have
>to treat under common law.
>The orriginal plan was to used forced sedation with
>IV lorazepam, but she eventually succumbed to the
>powers of gentle persuasion. She now has a venflon,
>Parvolex, and will go to the psychiatric ward
>tommorrow (under section if she tries to leave).
>
>I would appreciate any comments.
>SpR A+E
>
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