sections

Question 1

what are the criteria to be eligible for a section?

Answer 1

> 16y
won’t be admitted voluntarily
not intoxicated

Question 2

section 2

Answer 2

admission for assessment ± treatment - 28d
AMHP makes application on recommendation of 2 docs
one doc approved on MHA
can’t be renewed

Question 3

section 3

Answer 3

admission for treatment up to 6mo
AMHP
2 docs who’ve seen pt in last 24h
can be renewed

Question 4

section 4

Answer 4

72h emergency assessment order - used when section 2 would be unacceptable delay
GP + AMHP
oft changed to sec 2 on arrival at hosp

Question 5

section 5(2)

Answer 5

current inpatient detained by doc for 72h

Question 6

section 5(4)

Answer 6

current inpatient detained by nurse for 6h

Question 7

section 17a

Answer 7

supervised community treatment (community treatment order)

Question 8

section 135

Answer 8

police can break into property (5 into the hive) - remove them to safety

Question 9

section 136

Answer 9

police can take pt from public place (6 from the sticks) to safety