Use Of Electroconvulsive Therapy

(1) Facilities which provide or arrange for electroconvulsive or other convulsive therapy must ensure the following: (a) Written informed consent must be obtained from the patient or guardian. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Provision of electroconvulsive therapy to minors must be in accordance with T.C.A. § 33-3-201; MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR CHAPTER 0940-05-16 MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL FACILITIES (b) Clinical justification for the use of electroconvulsive or other convulsive therapy must be documented in the patient’s record and must reflect consideration of other, less- intrusive therapies; and (c) Electroconvulsive or other convulsive therapy must be ordered by a psychiatrist or in consultation with a psychiatrist if the attending physician is not a psychiatrist.