module 4.3: forensic MH nursing

Question 1

What are the components / services that make up Forensic services for people with a MI?

Answer 1

FMHS are available in:

• Police custody centres (screening-identifying MI)
• Courts - Onsite specialist MH assess. Referrals)
• Prisons -(Screening on admission, treatment planning)
• Secure inpatient facilities ( treatment, issues of safety)
• Community - (Assess / consult, ongoing treatment)

Question 2

Define Forensic consumer

Answer 2

FMH nursing refers to the MH services provided to people who are, have been, or are at risk of being involved in the criminal legal system (in some way) and exhibit symptoms of mental ill-health

Question 3

list the 6 conditions without the legal framework that determines if the person is fit to stand trial

Answer 3

1) Understand the nature of the charge
2) Enter a plea to the charge
3) Understand the nature of the trial
4) Follow the course of the trial
5) the nature of the evidence given
6) Give instructions to their legal team