Mental Health Act Flashcards
1
Q
Mental disorder
A
Abnormal state of mind characterised by delusions disorders of mood perception volition cognition of such degree poses a serious danger to them
Or can’t take care of of themselves or others
2
Q
Restricted patients
A
Patients who are subject to compulsory treatment order
3
Q
Special patients
A
Seriously diminishes the capacity of that person to take care of themselves or others
4
Q
Section 109
A
Detain mentally disordered people in public places
Can detain for a max of 6 hours for examination.
5
Q
Section 41
A
Assisting a DAO
6
Q
110 c
A
Police powers when urgent assistance is needed by mental practitioner
7
Q
122b
A
use of force under the mental health act
