Mental Health Act Flashcards
1
Q
who is the mental health act for?
A
someone who will not admitted voluntarily
2
Q
what is section 2?
A
- admission for assessment for up to 28 days
- not renewable
- treatment can be given against a patient’s wishes
3
Q
what is section 3?
A
- admission for treatment for up to 6 months
- can be renewed
- treatment can be given against a patient’s wishes
4
Q
what is section 4?
A
- 72 hour assessment order
- uses as an emergency
- often changed to section 2 upon arrival at hospital
5
Q
what is section 5(2)?
A
patient who is a voluntary patient in hospital can be legally detained by a doctor for 72 hours
6
Q
what is section 5(4)?
A
allows for a nurse to detain a patient who is voluntarily in hospital for 6 hours
7
Q
what is section 17a?
A
- supervised community treatment
- used to recall a patient to hospital for treatment if they do not comply with conditions of the order in the community
8
Q
what is section 135?
A
court order can be obtained to allow the police to break into a property to remove a person to a place of safety
9
Q
what is section 136?
A
- someone found in a public place who appears to have a mental disorder can be taken by the police to a place of safety
- only used for up to 24 hours
