Lecture 9 Mental Health Legislation Flashcards
1
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What are the principles of Section 1 (Millan)
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- Non-discrimination
- Equality
- Respect for diversity
- Reciprocity
- Informal care
- Participation
- Respect for carers
- Least restrictive alternative
- Benefit
- Child welfare
2
Q
A Mental Disorder is defined as (Section 328)
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- Any mental illness
- Personality disorder or
- Learning disability
- However, caused of manifested
3
Q
Who can be detained
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• >18 years • <18 years o Can still be detained o Need child/adolescent speciality o Use specialist resources
4
Q
How long is an emergency detention certificate
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authorise detention for up to 72 hours, has to be done by a fully registered practitioner
5
Q
How long is a short-term detention certificate
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authorise detention for up to 28 days, MHO is essential
6
Q
How long is compulsory treatment
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up to 6 months
7
Q
What is SIDMA: Significant Impairment of Decision-Making Ability
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- Lack of insight
- Cognitive impairment
- Presence pf psychosis
- Severe depressive symptoms
- Learning disability
