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Mental Health Act Flashcards

1
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What is an AMHP?

A

approved mental health professional

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2
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Who is required to carry out a Section 2?

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AMHP, 2 x Drs (one S12 approved)

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What are the criteria for Section 2 to Assess? (x2)

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  1. mental disorder of a nature or degree that warrants detention
  2. risk to own health + safety, or others
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What are the criteria for Section 3 and 4? (x3)

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  1. mental disorder of a nature or degree that warrants detention
  2. risk to own health + safety, or others
  3. treatment available!
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5
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There are 9 underlying principles of the Mental Health Act. Here are the first four. Give me five more.

  • respect for patients wishes
  • respect for diversity
  • minimise restrictions on liberty
  • involvement of patients
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  • avoid unlawful discrimination
  • effectiveness of treatment
  • carer’s views
  • patient wellbeing and safety
  • public safety
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There are 9 underlying principles of the Mental Health Act. Here are five. Give me four more.

  • avoid unlawful discrimination
  • effectiveness of treatment
  • carer’s views
  • patient wellbeing and safety
  • public safety
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  • respect for patients wishes
  • respect for diversity
  • minimise restrictions on liberty
  • involvement of patients
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Try and give me the 9 underlying principles of the Mental Health Act.

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  • respect for patients wishes
  • respect for diversity
  • minimise restrictions on liberty
  • involvement of patients in planning care
  • avoid unlawful discrimination
  • effectiveness of treatment
  • carer’s views
  • patient wellbeing and safety
  • public safety
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What is a Section 4?

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Emergency order

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9
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How long does section 4 last?

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72hrs

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10
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When do you use section 4 ?

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only in urgent necessity when waiting for another doctor would lead to undesirable delay

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Who do you need to carry out a section 4?

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1 x doc

1 x AMHP

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12
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How long does the nurses holding power last?

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6 hours

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13
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What is Section 5(4)?

A

nurses holding power

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14
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What is Section 5(2)?

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doctor’ holding power

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15
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How long does doctor’s holding power last?

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72 hrs

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16
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What is the difference between the police sections 135 and 136?

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135 - remove from home to place of safety

136 - remove from public place to place of safety

17
Q

Can patients be coercively treated under a doctor’s holding power?

A

no

18
Q

How old do you have to be for DOLS to apply?

A

18

19
Q

Can a section 2 be renewed?

A

no

20
Q

Can a section 3 be renewed?

A

yes

21
Q

When can you appeal a section 3?

A

once anytime in the 6 months

22
Q

Who can release from a section?

A
  • consultant psychiatrist or ‘responsible medical officer’
  • nearest relative
  • by tribunal
23
Q

How long can you be kept under section 135/136?

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until assessment completed - up to 24hrs

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