Mental Health Flashcards
1
Q
Define Mental Disorder.
A
- Abnormal state of mind (consistent / intermittent) charactarised by delusions, or by disorders of mood, perception, volition or cognition.
- Poses serious threat to public or self. Can’t take care of themselves.
2
Q
Define
Restricted Patient
A
- People subject to compulsory treatment order, are a danger to the public.
3
Q
Define
Special Patient
A
- Detained by a court order if they are found to be criminally insane and unfit to plead.
- People on remmand for psychiatric ward
4
Q
What is
Scetion 109 of MH 1992
Mental Health Act 1992
A
- Any person found at large in public place
- Acting manner gives rise to RB mentally disordered
- Constable may (if in public interest)
- Take person to police station, hospital, surgery, appropriate place
- Arrange exam by medical practitioner
5
Q
How long can you detain under 109 MH 1992?
Mental Health Act 1992
A
6 hours or until medical exam is completed.
6
Q
What is
Section 41 of MH 1992
Mental Health Act 1992
A
A DAO may call upon the assistance of police so they can asses a patient or transport patient for treatment.
Duly Authorised Officer
7
Q
What is
Section 110C of MH 92
Mental Health Act 1992
A
- Police called upon in
- Enter premises by force if neccessay
- Detain the person in those premises until the assesment examination has been conducted
- Transport patient for medical exam / assesement and detain until completed
