Legal Aspects Flashcards
1
Q
Who can be detained under the Mental Health Act?
A
Anyone of any age
2
Q
What length of detention be detained by an Emergency detention certificate?
A
72 hours
3
Q
What length of detention be detained by a Short-term detention certificate?
A
28 days
4
Q
What length of detention be detained by a compulsory treatment order?
A
Six months
5
Q
What are the 5 criteria for detention?
A
Mental disorder Significant impairment of decision making ability Significant risk to health Treatment available Order necessary
