Mental Health

Question 1

Mental disorder

Answer 1

Posses a serious danger to health and safety of self and others
Seriously diminishes the capacity to take care of themselves

Question 2

Restricted patients

Answer 2

These patients who are subjected to compulsory treatment order and considered danger to the public

Question 3

Special Patient

Answer 3

These patient are detained by court order if found criminally insane or unfit to plead

Question 4

Compulsory Treatment Patient

Answer 4

Patient who levels without consent may be apprehended and returned to hospital within 3 months of going missing

Question 5

Section 109

Answer 5

Mentally disordered people in public places
Police powers in public places

Question 6

Section 41

Answer 6

Assisting DAO
Police powers to assist

Question 7

Section 110 and 110A

Answer 7

Assisting a Mental Health Practitioner
Authority of doctor
Use of sedatives

Question 8

Time limit for detention

Answer 8

6 hours