Mental Health Act Sectioning Flashcards
1
Q
When can various sections of the mental health act be used?
A
- > 16 years
- Patients who will not be admitted voluntarily
- Patients NOT under influence of alcohol or drugs
2
Q
What is section 2 of the MHA?
A
- Admission for ASSESSMENT up to 28 days
- AMHP makes application of recommendation of TWO doctors
- ONE doctor approved under section 12(2) of MHA (usually consultant)
- Not renewable
3
Q
What is section 3 of MHA?
A
- Admission for TREATMENT up to 6 months
- AMHP + 2 doctors (both Drs seen patient in last 24h)
- Renewable
4
Q
What is section 4 of MHA?
A
- Admission for ASSESSMENT for 72h
- Used as emergency when unacceptable delay to section 2
- GP and AMHP
5
Q
What is section 5(2)?
A
- Voluntary patient detained in hospital by doctor for 72h
6
Q
What is section 5(4)?
A
- Voluntary patient detained in hospital by nurse for 6h
7
Q
What is section 17a?
A
Supervised community treatment
8
Q
What is section 135?
A
Court order obtained by police to break into property and remove patient to place of safety
(hospital or A&E)
9
Q
What is section 136?
A
Police removing person from public place to place of safety
- 72 hours
10
Q
If high risk patient presents to GP Practice and Dr wants to detain patient involuntary what is the procedure?
A
-Call police so section 136 can be issued
