Psych/ mental health

Question 1

Optimal length of time to continue antidepressants

Answer 1

6 months

Reduces risk of relapse

Question 2

Section 3 of the MHA

Answer 2

Allows admission for treatment for up to 6 months, incl treatment against patients wishes

AMHP along with 2 Drs who must have seen pt in last 24 hrs

Question 3

Section 2 of the MHA

Answer 3

Allows admission for assessment for up to 28 days, incl treatment against patients wishes

AMHP makes recommendation based off 2 doctors

Question 4

Section 4 of the MHA

Answer 4

72 hour assessment order (where acquiring a section 2 would cause delay)

GP and an AMHP

Question 5

Section 5(2) of the MHA

Answer 5

A patient who is voluntarily in hospital can be detained by a doctor for up to 72 hours

Question 6

Section 17a

Answer 6

Supervised community treatment order

Question 7

Section 5(4) of the MHA

Answer 7

A patient who is voluntarily in hospital can be detained by a nurse for up to 6 hours

Question 8

Section 135 of the MHA

Answer 8

Allows police to force entry to remove a person to a place of safety

Question 9

Section 136 of the MHA

Answer 9

Someone found in a public place who appears to have a mental disorder can be taken by the police to a place of safety