Mental Health Act 1983

Question 1

A patient can be detained if

Answer 1

They have a mental disorder that poses significant
risk to themselves or others, and treatment in the
community is not possible because of this

Question 2

Holding Powers Definition

Answer 2

To stop patient leaving a ward, no mental health assesment needed

Question 3

Section 5 (4)

Answer 3

Mental Health Nurse Holding Power: Can stop psychiatric patient leaving a ward up to 6 hrs to allow for assessment by a doctor

Question 4

Section 5 (2)

Answer 4

Doctor Holding Power can stop a patient leaving any ward up to 72 hrs for Mental Health Assessment to be organised

Question 5

Mental Health Section 2

Answer 5

Require mental health assessment
- 1 AHMP required
- 2 Section 12 Approved doctors
Can hold Px for up to 28 days for purposes of Assessement (can treat)

Question 6

Mental health Assessment Section 3

Answer 6

Require mental health assessment
- 1 AHMP required
- 2 Section 12 Approved doctors
Can hold Px up to 6 months for treatment
- Patient has the right to appeal via tribual

Question 7

Mental Health Act Section 4

Answer 7

Allows emergency detainment for the purpose of assessment for a duration of up to 72 hours for patients safety or protection to others.
- Application can be made by the nearest relative or an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and must be supported by one doctor. - The doctor must have examined the patient within the previous 24 hours.

Question 8

Police Powers

Answer 8

If Px is presenting with mental health problems in a public place

Question 9

Police Powers Section 135

Answer 9

To enter someone’s property and take them to place of safety, needs magistrate approval

Question 10

Police Power Section 136

Answer 10

To take an individual to a place of safety from a public place