Mental Health Act 1992 Flashcards
1
Q
Restricted patients?
A
Subject to compulsory treatment and a present danger
2
Q
Special patients?
A
Detained by way of court order and found to be criminally insane/unfit to plead.
3
Q
When can restricted and special patients be returned to hospital?
A
any time
4
Q
When can compulsory treatment patients be returned to hospital?
A
within 3 months of going missing
5
Q
How long can you detain a mental health patient?
A
6 hours
6
Q
Section 109 MHA
A
Police may detain any person in a public place acting mentally ill
7
Q
Section 41 MHA
A
Assisting a DAO (Duly Authorised Officer) to detain the patient (public/private residence)
8
Q
Section 110c MHA
A
Assisting a Mental Health Practitioner to detain/administer sedatives
