The facility shall have written policies and procedures that govern the use of electroconvulsive therapy and other forms of convulsive therapy.
1. The written informed consent of the patient for the use of electroconvulsive therapy or other forms of convulsive therapy shall be obtained and made part of the patient's record. The patient may withdraw consent at any time.2. When required, the written informed consent of the family and/or legal guardian for the use of electroconvulsive therapy or other forms of convulsive therapy shall be obtained and made part of the patient's record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw consent at any time.3. In cases dealing with children or adolescents, the responsible parent(s), relative or guardian, and, when appropriate, the patient shall give written, dated and signed informed consent for the use of electroconvulsive therapy or other forms of convulsive therapy. The family and/or guardian and, when appropriate, the child or adolescent patient may withdraw consent at any time.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-40.22.4
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-9-17