Compulsory treatment, mental health act etc

Question 1

compulsory treatment order

Answer 1

application made by mental health officer supported by 2 medical reports (one must be AMP- approved medical practitioner)
Right of appeal, authorises treatment and requires a tribunal hearing
Care plan prepared by MHO
lasts for up to 6 months
patient can be in hospital or community

Question 2

criteria for detention

Answer 2

have a mental disorder/ you suspect them to and are at risk to themselves/others

Question 3

emergency detention

Answer 3

any registered medical practitioner, usually with consent of MHO, lasts for maximum of 72hrs
must be likely that the patient has a mental disorder
doesn’t authorise treatment except in an emergency
must be reviewed by an AMP as soon as practical

Question 4

short term detention

Answer 4

applied by approved medical practitioner, requires MHO consent
authorises treatment and lasts for 28 days- likely that a patient has a mental disorder, patients ability to make decisions about treatment is significantly impaired, it is necessary to detain patient in hospital in to determine what treatment they need/give treatment