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Question 1

Section 136

Answer 1

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

can only be used for up to 24 hours, whilst a Mental Health Act assessment is arranged

Question 2

Section 135

Answer 2

court order can be obtained to allow the police to break into a property to remove a person to a Place of Safety

Question 3

Section 17a

Answer 3

recall a patient to hospital for treatment if they do not comply with conditions of the order in the community, such as complying with medication

Question 4

Section 5(4)

Answer 4

nurse to detain a patient who is voluntarily in hospital for 6 hours

Question 5

Section 5(2)

Answer 5

voluntary patient in hospital can be legally detained by a doctor for 72 hours

Question 6

Section 4

Answer 6

72 hour assessment order

used as an emergency, when a section 2 would involve an unacceptable delay
a GP and an AMHP or NR

often changed to a section 2 upon arrival at hospital

Question 7

Section 3

Answer 7

admission for treatment for up to 6 months, can be renewed

treatment can be given against a patient’s wishes

Question 8

Section 2

Answer 8

admission for assessment for up to 28 days, not renewable

treatment can be given against a patient’s wishes