5. Appeal the Board’s decision
If you do not agree with what the Consent and Capacity Board decides, you can appeal to the Superior Court of Justice.
Appeals are complicated, so it's important to get a lawyer to help you.
The court can take months to decide.
Tell your health-care provider
If you want to appeal the Board's decision, you must tell your . They cannot start any new treatment until the court tells them what they can do.
Usually, the court puts this information in writing.
What happens if you appeal
Because the appeal process can take a long time, the court might let your health-care provider start the treatment before they make their decision.
The court will do this if:
- you must start the treatment right away to improve your health or keep your health from getting worse,
- the treatment is more likely to help than harm you,
- the treatment is the best option for you, and
- you must have the treatment before the court decides because of the type of condition you have.
Talk to your lawyer
Your health-care provider might ask the court to order you to take the treatment during the appeal process. If this happens, your lawyer can tell you about your options and how long the process might take.
