Sectioning

Question 1

Define capacity.

Answer 1

Able to understand info

Able to retain info

Able to process, weigh up and come to a decision

Able to communicate decision

Question 2

What is section 2 of MHA?

Answer 2

Gives ability to admit patient for assessment and treatment if needed

Can last up to 28 days, but can’t be renewed

Question 3

What is section 3 of MHA?

Answer 3

Gives ability to admit for treatment for up to 6 months

Question 4

What is section 4 of MHA?

Answer 4

Used to admit patient in an emergency if sufficient staff to enforce section 2 or 3

Can hold patient for up to 72 hrs, but cannot treat

Question 5

Who is needed to enforce a section 2 or 3?

Answer 5

2 doctors
PLUS
1 approved mental health professional

Question 6

What is section 135 and 136 of MHA?

Answer 6

Allows police to take a patient from their property (135) or from a public place (136) to a place of safety, usually police station or hospital

For up to 72 hrs

Question 7

What year was the MHA made?

What about the mental capacity act?

Answer 7

1983 (2007)

2005

Question 8

What’s section 5? Two parts?

Answer 8

For patients already admitted who now want to leave, until MHA assessment

5 (2) Dr holding power for up to 72 hours

5 (4) Nurses holding power for up to 72 hours