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<p>Where a patient is subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 for over three months,
they have the right to a Second Opinion Appointed Doctor who will confirm a patient’s
capacity to consent to treatment, and review whether continuing medication is necessary.</p><p>Patients
subject to the Act can also access Independent Mental Health Advocates who provide
support to patients to exercise their rights and ensure they can participate in the
decisions that are made about their care and treatment.</p><p> </p><p>Patients also
have the right to appeal to an independent tribunal, which has the power to discharge
patients from their detention under the Act.</p><p><br> For mental health patients
not detained under the Mental Health Act, there is no legal right to a second opinion.
However, as standard clinical practice National Health Service trusts will have arrangements
in place for second opinion requests.</p><p><br> <br></p>
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