Mental Health Act Flashcards
1
Q
Mental Disorder Definition
A
Abnormal state of mind, delusions, disorders of mood,perception cognition to a degree that:
Poses a serious danger to health and safety of that person or others
Diminishes capability of that person to take care of themselves
2
Q
Restricted Patient
A
Subject to CTO but are considered a present danger to the public
3
Q
Special Patient
A
Detained by way of court order, unfit to plea or criminally insane
4
Q
Section 109
A
Power to apprehend mentally disordered person in a public place
5
Q
Section 41
A
Assisting a DAO
6
Q
Section 110C
A
Police powers of entry when urgent assistance is needed
7
Q
How long can you detain for mental health assessment
A
6 hours
8
Q
Use of force for 109,41,100
A
Section 122B Mental health act
