CM07 Mental Health

Question 1

Define “Mental disorder”?

Answer 1

Person who have an abnormal state of mind. This can be seen in: Delusions, Disorders of moods, perception, volition etc to such a degree:

• That they pose danger to themselves or others
• Or that they diminish the capacity of that person to take care of themselves

Question 2

Define Special patient

Answer 2

Detained by court order. Criminally insane or unfit to plead

Question 3

Define restricted patients

Answer 3

Subject to CTO and are a present danger to public

Question 4

Explain section 109 of the Mental health act:

Answer 4

Somebody who are mentally disordered in a public place can be detained and must be taken to be assessed.

Detain for 6 hours

Question 5

Explain Section 41 of the Mental Health act

Answer 5

Somebody who are mentally disordered in a private place can be detained and must be taken to be assessed.

Police can enter with force but ONLY with a DAO present.

Detain for 6 hours and take to a place that the DAO desires

Question 6

Explain Section 110 times of the Mental Health Act 1992

Answer 6

Police can, under request of a medical practitioner, use powers of entry/force to detain a patient for the purposes of assessment
- Sedation can be used

Question 7

What are powers surrounding returning special patients and Mental patients

Answer 7

If they have absconded I can apprehend and return to hospital at ANY TIME

Question 8

What are powers surrounding returning an in patient subject to a Compulsory treatment order to a hospital

Answer 8

These patients who have been absent without leave or fail to comply with the order can be apprehended and returned to hospital within 3 months of going missing

Question 9

What is the timeframe of detention for mental health assessments

Answer 9

6 hours

Question 10

Who can apply for a person to undergo a compulsory mental health assessment

Answer 10

Anyone 18+. Normally a family or a doctor

Not appropriate for police to apply for these