Mental Health 1992

Question 1

Define Mental disorder?

Answer 1

An abnormal state of mind to such a degree that a person
•poses a serious danger to health or safety of that person or others
•seriously diminishes the capacity of that person to take care of themselves

Question 2

Restricted patient definition?

Answer 2

Patients who are subject to a compulsory treatment order but are considered a present danger to the public.

Question 3

Special patient defined?

Answer 3

Detained by way of Court Order found to be criminally insane or unfit to plead. Includes people on remand for psychiatric report.

Question 4

Duly Authorized Officers defined?

Answer 4

Qualified nurses who have specialized in the area of mental health.

Question 5

Can we use the term 1M in the presence of a mental health subject?

Answer 5

No, could result in a hostile response.

Question 6

When can restricted and special patients be returned to hospital?

Answer 6

Anytime

Question 7

When can Compulsory treatment patients be returned?

Answer 7

Within 3 months

Question 8

What Section gives Police power in public places?

Answer 8

Section 109

Question 9

What Section gives police power to assist a DAO in a private address?

Answer 9

Section 41

Question 10

What is the time limit to detain for medical assessment?

Answer 10

6 hours

Question 11

What does Section 110 cover?

Answer 11

Authority of doctor.

Question 12

What does Section 110A cover?

Answer 12

Use of sedatives from doctor issuing certificate

Question 13

What does Section 110c cover?

Answer 13

Police powers of entry when urgent assistance is needed.

Question 14

What Section gives police power to use force?

Answer 14

Section 122B

Question 15

What other entry power can we consider?

Answer 15

SASA section 14