Legal Aspects

Question 1

what is a mental disorder defined as in the law?

Answer 1

any mental illness, personality disorder or learning disability however caused or manifested

Question 2

state 4 key civil compulsory powers?

Answer 2

Emergency detention certificate (EDC)
Short term detention certificate
Compulsory treatment order (CTO)
Nurses holding power

Question 3

how long can a patient be detained for with a EDC?

Answer 3

up to 72hrs

Question 4

does EDC authorise treatment?

Answer 4

no

Question 5

how long can a patient be detained for with a short term detention certificate ?

Answer 5

up to 28 days

Question 6

does short term detention certificate authorise treatment ?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

how long can a patient be detained for with a CTO?

Answer 7

up to 6 months

Question 8

does CTO require court

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

how long can a patient be detained with a nurses holding power?

Answer 9

3 hours

Question 10

what principles must be considered when applying the act?

Answer 10

intervention must benefit the adult
intervention should be the least restrictive in relation to the freedom of the adult
account must be taken of past and present wishes of the adult