Mental Health Act 1992

Question 1

Mental disorder definition

Answer 1

Abnormal state of mind (whether continuous or intermitted) charactarised by delusion, disorders of mood, perception, volition or cognition of such a degree that is poses a danger to the health/safety of that person or others OR seriously diminishes the capability of that person to take care of themselves.

Question 2

Section 109

Answer 2

In a public place we may detain a person if they are behaving in a manner that gives you reasonable belief that they are mentally distressed, and it is desirable in the interest of that person or the public.
May detain up to 6 hours to obtain assessment.
- DAO/Hospital

Question 3

Section 110c

Answer 3

Assist medical practitioner: Entry power to detain person, administer drugs, sedatives and enable them to conduct an assessment or medical examination.

Question 4

Section 41

Answer 4

Power to assist DAO (Duly Authorised Officer). Entry power to assess patient, detain or transport patient.

Question 5

Section 122(b)

Answer 5

Use of force - last resort and must be lawful, reasonable & proportionate.

Question 6

Restricted patient

Answer 6

Subject to a Compulsory Treatment Order, considered a present danger to public.

Question 7

Special patient

Answer 7

Patients who are detained by way of an court order if they are found to be criminally insane OR unfit to plead OR on remand for physiatric report.

Question 8

Who can apply for an CTO (compulsary treatment order)

Answer 8

Any person over 18, relatives or doctor.

Question 9

When can we apprehend and return CTO, Special and Restricted patients to hospital if they have gone AWOL?

Answer 9

CTO - Within 3 months
Special & Restricted - Any time