CM07: Policing Mental Health Flashcards

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What is a mental disorder?

A
  • abnormal state of mind
  • pose a serious danger to the safety of themselves or others
  • lacks capacity to care for themselves
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2
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Restricted patients

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Subject to compulsory treatments but are considered to present a danger to the public

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3
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Special patients

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Detained by court order if they are found to be criminally insane or unfit to plead.

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4
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What are DAO’s?

A

Qualified nurses specialising in mental health.

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5
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Section 109

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Public place

Detain and take for assessment (detain up to 6 hours)

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Section 110

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Doctor’s request assistance

  • urgent medical exam
  • administering sedative
  • urgent assessment

Enter, detain (6 hours), take for assessment

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7
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Section 41

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DAO request

Enter, detain (6 hours), take for assessment, return to hospital

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8
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SASA entry power

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Section 14

- immediate risk to life or safety of any person

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9
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Who is responsible for transport?

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DAO’s. Police only assist if their expertise or powers are needed

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10
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Use of force

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Section 41 Crimes Act
- reasonable force to prevent suicide or an offence that is likely to cause serious and immediate injury to person or property

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