MHA Flashcards
1
Q
How long is emergency detention certificate
A
up to 72hrs
2
Q
How long is short-term detention certificate
A
up to 28 days
3
Q
How long is compulsory treatment order
A
up to 6 months
4
Q
How long is nurses holding power
A
up to 3 hrs
5
Q
What are the criteria for detention
A
- Mental disorder
- Significant impairment in decision making ability
- Significant risk to health, safety or welfare of themself or others
- Treatment available
- Order necessary
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Q
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