mental health act

Question 1

when was it made

Answer 1

1983 (amended 2007)

Question 2

what is excluded from mental health act as mental disorders

Answer 2

alcohol and substance misuse. LD unless aggressive and irresponsible

Question 3

who is involved

Answer 3

approved mental health practitioner, section 12 approved doctor, approved clinician becomes responsible clinician, mental health act manager (lay person), mental health tribunal

Question 4

section 2

Answer 4

28 days detention for ASSESSMENT

Question 5

section 3

Answer 5

6 month detention for TREATMENT. can give treatment without consent for 3 months. if at this point still doesnt consent get second opinion approved doctor

Question 6

what section is for leave of the patient under section 2

Answer 6

section 17. by the consultant

Question 7

can ECT be given under section 3

Answer 7

cant give if not consented, but can give 2 as emergency

Question 8

section 4

Answer 8

emergency section

Question 9

police sections

Answer 9

135- warrant to enter someones property bring them somewhere safe for MHA Ax, 136- allows police officer to take someone presumed mental disorder to place of safety

Question 10

section 5 (4)

Answer 10

6 hour holding power of the nurse

Question 11

section 5 (2)

Answer 11

72 hour holding power of the doctor. at end of 72h must have MHA Ax or discharged

Question 12

what is CTO (community treatment order)

Answer 12

eg if fail to take medicines and relapse come back to hospital.

Question 13

if patient has been under section 3 what happens after

Answer 13

section 117- duty on health and social services to make sure all needs are met- housing benefits etc, looked after for as long as they need it