Sectioning Flashcards
1
Q
136
A
Gives police the right to detain someone who is in a public space
Lasts 24 hrs
2
Q
17
A
Allows a sectioned patient to apply for leave
3
Q
5(2)
A
Used for inpatients only. Doctors can detain patients for up to 72 hours
4
Q
5(4)
A
Used for inpatients only. Used by nurses to detain patients for up to 6 hours
5
Q
3
A
Under the MHA, treatment section - you can detain and treat a patient for 6 months, before a review by a SOAD (second opinion appointed doctor) for an extension
6
Q
2
A
Under the MHS, assessment section - in reality very similar to section 3, but patient is only detained for 28 days
7
Q
135
A
Gives police to ability to enter your home and detain you
