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Mental Health Act Flashcards

1
Q

What is the mental health act?

A

The law in England and Wales that allows people with a mental disorder to be sectioned either for their own health and safety or the protection of others

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What is the definition of a mental disorder?

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Any disorder or disability of the mind

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What are the principles of the MHA?

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Minismise undesirable effects of mental illness
Least restriction
Participation of patient and nearest relative
Equity, effectiveness and efficiency

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What are the criteria for implementing the MHA?

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Presence of mental disorder
Disorder is of a certain nature or degree
Significant risk
No alternative to hospital admission

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What are the main sections used?

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Section 5(4)
Section 5(2)
Section 2
Section 3
Section 117
Section 17 
Section 135
Section 136
CTO
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What is section 5(4)?

A

Nurses holding power on an inpatient

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Who can implement a section 5(4)?

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Nurse

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How long does a section 5(4) last?

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6 hours

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Can the patient appeal a section 5(4)?

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No

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What is a section 5(2)?

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Doctors holding power on an inpatient

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Who can implement a section 5(2)?

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Nominated doctor on psychiatric ward

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How long does a section 5(2) last?

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72 hours

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13
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Can the patient appeal a section 5(2)?

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No

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What is section 2?

A

Admission for assessment

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Who can implement a section 2?

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2 doctors (at least 1 section 12(2) trained + 1 AMHP

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How long does a section 2 last?

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28 days

17
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Can the patient appeal a section 2?

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Yes - within first 14 days

18
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What is a section 3?

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Admission for assessment and treatment

19
Q

Who can implemement a section 3?

A

2 doctors (at least 1 section 12(2) trained + 1 AMHP

20
Q

Can a patient appeal a section 3?

A

Yes - withing first 6 months

21
Q

What is section 117?

A

Free aftercare for any patient after discharge from a section 3

22
Q

What is section 17?

A

While detained under section 2 or 3, patients may leave for a defined time

23
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What is section 135?

A

Allows a police officer to enter a person’s premises with a warrant and remove them to a place of safety

24
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How long can a pateient be held under section 135?

A

72 hours

25
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What is a section 136?

A

Allows a police officer to remove a person with a mental disorder from a public place to a place of safety

26
Q

How long can a patient be held under section 136?

A

72 hours

27
Q

What is a CTO?

A

Community treatment order

Allows patients on a section 3 who are well enough to leave hospital for treatment in the community

28
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When can a patient be recalled on a CTO?

A

If they fail to attend appointments or comply with treatment

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