AMH test 1 Flashcards
what is the purpose of form 1
application for an order of involuntary medical examination
can anyone in the community complete a form 1
yes
what 4 things make someone applicable for a form 1
1) has a mental disorder
2) likely to cause harm to self or others
3) needs to be examined by a physician
4) refuses to be medically examined
the purpose of form 2
the actual order for involuntary medical examination
who completes form 2
a justice of the peace (judge)
who takes the person for involuntary exam after form 2 is processed
police
purpose of form 3
the police must deal with form 3 and provide person in writing as to where they are being taken
do form 2 and 3 go together
yes
how long does form 2 last for
7 days
can forms 1, 2 and 3 be forfitted
yes, and will go straight to form 4
once the process gets to form 4, does the patient have the right to refuse treatment
yes, but they do not have the right to refuse assessment
purpose of form 4
application by physician for involuntary assessment
who completes form 4
any physician who has examined the person within the last 2 days
what happens once form 4 is complete
person can be admitted involuntarily to a psychiatric facility for further assessment
how many hours does form 4 allow for
72 hours
the 4 criteria for form 4 are
1) believed or known to have a mental disorder
2) BECAUSE of mental disorder, is at risk
- for serious harm to self
- serious harm to others
- at risk of substantial deterioration if left untreated
3) would benefit from treatment at psych facility
4) refuses voluntary admission or is not competent to consent
if a person chooses to exercise their right to silence how may a doctor perceive that
as paranoia, or lack of insight
purpose of form 6
involuntary admission certificate
how long is form 6 valid for
21 days
purpose of form 7
renewal certificate
how long is form 7 valid for
3 months
purpose of form 5
application by attending physician for CHANGE of clients status from VOLUNTARY to INVOLUNTARY
after a form 5, psychiatrists then do what
complete a form 6
time frame for a form 5 to be examined
72 hours of the form being signed
if a person has already been in hospital for 72 hours of form 5 being signed, how many hours must the client be examined in
24 hours
involuntary clients must have what 4 forms
form 4, 5, 6, 7
does an involuntary person have the right to refuse treatment?
yes
purpose of form 9
certificate of incompetence to make treatment decisions
a proxy could also be
a public trustee
purpose of form 8
certificate to change status to voluntary client
regarding form 8, status is also changed when
- automatically when discharged
- MMHA forms 4, 5, 6, 7 are allowed to lapse (not renewed)
purpose of form 13
request for discharge by voluntary client
time frame for client to be assessed once form 13 is filled out
24 hours
3 things that can occur once form 13 is filled out and person is examined by physician
1) client is discharged
2) client changes their mind and stays voluntarily
3) physician applies to change status to involuntary
purpose of form 15
leave certificate or extension of leave
4 stipulations about form 15
1) collaborative care plan is made with client
2) consented to by client or proxy at discharge
3) duration 6 months (can be renewed)
4) client agrees to follow treatment plan in community
3 duties to inform client of , in writing
1) status under the MMHA
2) right to appeal to mental health review board
3) right to a lawyer
purpose of form 18
clients application to mental health review board
the mental health review board consists of 4 people
- lawyer
- psychiatrist
- physician
- a member of the public
What 2 things must be recorded for use of force for imminent risk clients
1) medication used route, dosage, frequency
2) for or mechanical means
- means of restraint
- period of time
- description of behaviour that required restraint
purpose of form 14
order for return of client absent without permission
what happens when a form 14 is filed
psychiatrist will ask police to return the client to facility
purpose of form 10 and an example situation for this form
certificate of incompetence to manage property
- can do with mania and overspending
purpose of form 21 and an example scenario
certificate of incapacity
- incompetent for a person to manage their financial affairs
purpose of form 22 and an example scenario
order of committeeship
- brittany spears case
does the MMHA ever override PHIA
yes
4 duties of the director of psychiatric services
1) administering MMHA
2) administering orders of committeeship program, issuing and cancelling orders of committeesheip
3) issuing authorizations of transfer
4) promoting proper interpretation and application of MMHA
what are the 5 psych nursing role regarding forms and MMHA
1) ensure client understands their rights under MMHA
2) status under MMGA
3) right to appeal to a review board
4) right to a lawyer
5) advocates for clients rights
criminal code admission involves what 3 things for persons being transferred from correctional facility
1) assessment to fitness to stand trial
2) assessment to inform responsibility
3) transfer from prison for treatment
