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Sectioning under the Mental Health Act Flashcards

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What does a Section 2 allow?

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  • Admission for assessment
  • Can give treatment against a patient’s wishes
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How long does a Section 2 last for and can it be renewed?

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28 days non-renewable

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Who can request a Section 2?

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An Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) on the recommendation of 2 doctors

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What does a Section 3 allow?

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  • Admission for treatment
  • Treatment can be given against a patient’s wishes
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How long does a Section 3 last for and can it be renewed?

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6 months - renewable

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Who can request a Section 3?

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An AMHP along with 2 doctors, all of whom must have seen the patient within the last 24 hours

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What is a Section 4 and when is it used?

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It’s an assessment order used as an emergency section when a Section 2 would take too long

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How long does a Section 4 last for?

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72 hours

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Who can request a Section 4?

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GPs or AMHPs

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What can Sections 5(2) and 5(4) do?

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Detain a patient who is voluntarily in hospital

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Who can request a Section 5(2)?

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A doctor

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How long does a Section 5(2) last for?

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72 hours

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Who can request a Section 5(4)?

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A nurse

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How long does a Section 5(4) last for?

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6 hours

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What is a Section 17a?

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Community treatment order

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When is a Section 17a used?

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To recall a patient to hospital from the community for treatment if they’re not complying with their conditions e.g. not taking medications

17
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What is a Section 135 used for and who by?

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Used by police to enter a private property and remove a person to a place of safety

18
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What is a Section 136 used for and who by?

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Used by police to remove a person from a public place to a place a safety

19
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Which Section allows for a 28 day hold for assessment?

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Section 2

20
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Which Section allows for a 6 month hold for treatment?

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Section 3

21
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Which is the emergency 72 hour assessment Section?

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Section 4

22
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Which is the 72 hour doctor holding power Section?

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Section 5(2)

23
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Which is the 6 hour nurse holding power Section?

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Section 5(4)

24
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Which is the community treatment order Section?

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Section 17a

25
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Which Section allows police to enter a private property?

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Section 135

26
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Which Section allows police to remove someone from a public place?

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Section 136

27
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Which Sections can be done outside of a hospital environment (includes A&E)?

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Section 2, 3, 4, 17a, 135, 136

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