W7 L1: Mental Health Act Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Burdekin Report?
A
- Done due to systematic discrimination
- Limited people to live their life
2
Q
Mental health act objectives
A
- Improve health and wellbeing of those who cannot give consent to being treated
- Diversion from the criminal system if someone was of unsound mind
- Protecting the community from those diverted if they are at risk of harming others
3
Q
Three stage process of involuntary assessment and treatment
A
- Examination of person
- Assessment of person
- Making of a treatment authority
- Authorising involuntary care and treatment
4
Q
What is a guardian?
A
- Makes decisions about personal and lifestyle decision
- Family member
5
Q
What is an administrator?
A
- Makes decisions about financial and legal matters
- Public trustee
