Mental Health Act 1992 Flashcards
Define
Mental Disorder
An abnormal state of mind characterised by:
delusions,
or by disorders of:
mood,
perception,
volition,
Cognition,
of such a degree that it:
poses a serious danger to the health or safety of that person or others,
Or
Seriously diminishes the capacity of the person to take care of themself
Define
Special Patient
Patients that are
detained by way of court order.
They are
criminally insane or unfit to plead.
They have
offended and been charged
Restricted and special patients who are at large may be apprehended and returned to hospital at any time.
Define
Restricted Patient
Patients who are subject to a,
Compulsory treatment order,
And are a
Danger to themselves or the public
Restricted and special patients who are at large may be apprehended and returned to hospital at any time.
Explain
Section 109
Of the Mental Health Act 1992
Mentally Disordered People in Public Places.
- Any members of police may apprehend.
- any person wandering at large in a public place
AND
- behaving so that you have a reasonable belief that they may be mentally disordered.
AND
you believe it is in the interest of the person or public.
After apprehension you must take the person to a hospital, mental health or appropriate place.
6hr time limit on detention
Explain
Section 41
Mental health act 1993
Assisting a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO)
When called to assist a DAO
You may ENTER (with force if necessary)
AND
Detain the person there
OR
Take the person to an appropriate place to be examined.
6 hr time limit on detention.
Explain
Section 110C
Mental Health Act 1992
Police powers of entry when urgent assistance is needed from a mental health practitioner (doctor)
You may:
Enter
Detain
or Take the person.
Also you can help the mental health practitioner to administer sedatives.
Section 122B
Mental Health Act 1992
Use of force.
You can use force that is reasonably necessary while acting under sections 41, 109, 110.
Whether detaining or entering.
