Mental Health Act 2007 Flashcards
1
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What are the key aspects of the mental health act?
A
- Aims to protect those at risk of themselves or others
- Provides a definition of mental health
- Give rights to those with a mental disease
- Sets out protection measures to which the person with the mental disorder is entitled
2
Q
What is sectioning?
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- An individual being put into the hospital to be treated if they’re at risk or harm to themselves or others.
- This could be voluntarily or against their will for up to 28 days
3
Q
When does sectioning happen?
A
- you have a mental disorder that puts you or others in risk of harm
- 3 specially trained professionals agree that they need to
4
Q
What happens when someone is sectioned?
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- treatment is given even if not wanted
- they have the right to appeal against it and a right to have an advocate
5
Q
What impact does the metal health act have on service providers and practitioners?
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- Make difficult decisions
- appropriately qualified
- Practitioners must follow safeguarding procedures
- Communicate well
6
Q
What impact does the mental health act have on service users’?
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- safe because practitioners follow set procedures
- Have a right to an advocate
- Practitioners must represent the best interest of the patient
7
Q
How does the mental health act support rights?
A
- Prevents harm to individuals
- Clearly define mental health
- Right to have an advocate
