Mental Health Act Flashcards
1
Q
Who is required for a mental health assessment?
A
2 doctors and 1 approved mental health professional
2
Q
What is section 2?
A
Admission for assessment and treatment for up to 28 days without renewal
3
Q
What is section 3?
A
Treatment lasting up to 6 months with the provision for renewal
4
Q
What is section 4?
A
Emergencies when applying section 2 would cause an unnecessary delay
5
Q
What is section 5(2)?
A
Doctors holding power for 72 hours
6
Q
What is section 5(4)?
A
Nurses holding power for 6 hours
7
Q
What is section 136?
A
To take an individual to a place of safety from a public place
Police section
36 hours
8
Q
What is section 135?
A
Enter someones property and take them to a place of safety
Police section
24 hours
