Legislation and Risk Flashcards
What does section 1 of the MHA outline?
Who it applies to
When was the MHA first introduced? When was it amended?
Introduced 1984
Amended 2007
When does the MHA apply?
When a person with a mental illness requires assessment or treatment against their wishes but in the interests of their own safety or to protect others
What does section 2 of the MHA cover?
Detention for assessment of mental illness
How long does S2 of the MHA apply for?
28 days
What section of the MHA governs detention for assessment of mental illness?
S2
What section is used for inpatient management of a mental illness?
Section 3
How long does a section 3 last for? What about renewal?
6m
Can be renewed after this and then at 1yr, then yearly
What section of the MHA governs inpatient treatment of mental illness?
S3
Can you refuse treatment under a section 2 or 3? Exception?
Generally no but consent is generally required for ECT unless certain criteria met
ECT can be given if potentially life saving or to prevent serious deterioration, and as long as it doesn’t interfere with advance wishes or directives of LPA
How does the application process work for a S2/3?
Must be made within 14d of assessment by 2 separate doctors no more than 5 day apart
After how long does a S3 have to be reviewed and by whom?
3m by a Second Opinion Appointed Doctor SOAD
What section governs leave under a S2/3?
17
What section governs post S2/3 aftercare?
S117
What is section 17 of MHA for?
Governs leave under S2/3
What is section 117 of the MHA for?
Governs post S2/3 aftercare
What does S4 of MHA do? How long for and by whom?
Governs emergency assessment
Applies for 72 hours and only requires 1 doctor
What is a section 5(2)? How long does it apply for?
Doctors holding power
Stops informal patient from leaving for 72 hours
What is a section 5(4)? How long does it last for?
Nurses (prescribing grade) holding power
Works for 6hr
What is section 135 of MHA otherwise known as and what is it for?
Warrant to search and remove
For police to remove patient from private place and take to safe place
What is a section 136 otherwise known as? What’s it for?
Mentally disordered persons found in public places
Allows police to remove people from public and take to safe place (136 suite)
What section allows police to remove individual from private place?
135