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I don't want compulsory treatment

Learn about your rights if you don't want compulsory treatment.

Your rights if you are on a compulsory treatment order

When you are on a compulsory treatment order you have the right to be involved in all decisions about your treatment, care and recovery.

IMHA is vital for consumers in the compulsory treatment system – evaluation

An independent evaluation of our services has called for an automatic system of referral to IMHA, for anyone who is placed on a compulsory treatment order in Victoria.

Types of compulsory orders

If you have a mental illness a doctor may examine you and decide that you must receive treatment under a compulsory treatment order.

Treatment criteria

You must fit four criteria before any treatment order (temporary or longer) can be made.

Capacity and informed consent to treatment

Under the Mental Health Act 2014, anyone treating you must get your ‘informed consent’ before giving you treatment.

What is electroconvulsive treatment?

Find out about when electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) can be given and what you can do if you don't want this treatment.

I want to feel safe getting treatment

Learn about your rights and options if you feel unsafe while you are receiving treatment.