Egyptian mental health act

Question 1

what does article 10 talk about ?

Answer 1

every y18 year old has thee right to admit themselves into a mental health institute without the consent of any person and can ask for discharge at any time unless the involuntary entry applies

Question 2

what does article 11 talk about ?

Answer 2

the psychiatrist incharge can hold thee patient for 72 hours if they think :
1- instant harm is possible and safety is an issue of the patient or the people around them

2- patient is unable to take care of themselves due to the nature of their mental illness

Question 3

what does article 12 talk about ?

Answer 3

parent can bring in their child who lacks capacity for psychiatric assessment and the regional mental health council should be notified within two business days

Question 4

what does article 13 talk about ?

Answer 4

involuntary admission

Question 5

what does article 14 talk about ?

Answer 5

a non specialized psychiatrist can refer and involuntary admit a patient for a period that is no longer than 48 hours

Question 6

what does article 15 talk about ?

Answer 6

may extend the stay for up to 7 days maximum

Question 7

what does article 16 talk about ?

Answer 7

cant keep a patient for more than 7 days unless psychological assessment has been done , examination by one dr from inside thee facility and one from outside the facility

Question 8

what does article 17 talk about ?

Answer 8

for non urgent cases

Question 9

what dopes article 18 talk about ?

Answer 9

urgent cases

Question 10

what does article 21 talk about ?

Answer 10

if the patient escapes , inform the police

Question 11

what does article 28 talk about ?

Answer 11

patient doesn’t want treatment
force the treatment

Question 12

what does article 29 talk about ?

Answer 12

givee patient medication without consent if necessary

Question 13

what does article 30 talk about ?

Answer 13

u cant give electroconvulsive therapy unless the patient is under the effect off general anesthesia

Question 14

what are the different observation levels for mental health care ?

Answer 14

constant monitoring - within hand reach
level 1 - observed every 15 minutes, patient cannot leave unit

level 2 - observed every 30 minutes , can leave unit with a responsible adult

level 3 - least restrictive, patient can leave unit and account for his whereabout , but the nurse needs to know where they are every hour