Psych

Question 1

A person lacks capacity to make a decision if:
They are under 18.
They make a decision that is not in their best interests (as objectively assessed)
At the time of the decision they have an impairment of brain function which affects their ability to weigh up information.
They have dementia.
They have aphasia and cannot communicate their wishes.

Answer 1

At the time of the decision they have an impairment of brain function which affects their ability to weigh up information.

Question 2

A 29 year old man with an established diagnosis of schizophrenia has stopped taking his medication and attending to self care. His behaviour has become increasingly bizarre and chaotic.

An AMHP attends the patient’s house along with two doctors and a police officer. The patient refuses to let them into his house, but through the window they can see that the house is uninhabitable.

What section of the MHA is needed here?

Section 135
Section 136
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

Answer 2

Section 135

Question 3

A 29 year old man with an established diagnosis of schizophrenia has stopped taking his medication and attending to self care. His behaviour has become increasingly bizarre and chaotic.

A section 135 warrant is used and the MHAA takes place. The team conclude that he is suffering from a mental disorder and is not willing to come in to hospital. What section of the MHA should be used?

None
Section 5(2)
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

Answer 3

Section 3