How is the MHA being used? Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first point that the CQC ‘Monitoring the Mental Health Act 15/16’ indicate?
A
10% of detained people are placed in hospitals outside of their local area, due to bed shortages
2
Q
How is inequality shown in the use of the Act for BME men?
A
Black men are over represented in in-patient statistics. (50% of detained male population, compared to 37.5% White British males detained).
3
Q
What is the percentage of ongoing failures to discuss patients’ right on admission?
A
10%
4
Q
What is the percentage of patients that are not informed of their right to an IMHA?
A
12%
5
Q
‘No patient involvement in care planning’?
A
29%
6
Q
What is the increase in detentions over the past 5 years?
A
30% - increases 9% year on year.
