Mental health act

Question 1

Year of MHA and modified

Answer 1

2003, modified 2015

Question 2

What is mental health law

Answer 2

Power to provide compulsory care and treatment for people with mental health disorder
Rights and safeguards to make sure powers are used appropriately
Duties on NHS boards and local authorities to provide a wide range of services for people with MH disorder

Question 3

Emergency detention certificate

Answer 3

72 hrs

Fully registered practitioner

Question 4

Short term detention

Answer 4

28 days
Advanced medical practitioner and mental health officer
Named person consulted

Question 5

Compulsory treatment order

Answer 5

6 months
Mental health officer to mental health tribunal
Medical reports from GP and AMP
Need care plan

Question 6

Nurse holding powers

Answer 6

2 hours

Question 7

Adults with incapacity

Answer 7

Over 16 yrs old
Only for benefit of patient and must take wishes into account
Property, welfare, financial