2 - PSY - MHA

Question 1

Section 5(2)

Answer 1

type - emergency
length - up to 72h
staff req - 1 doctor

Question 2

section 136

Answer 2

type - place of safety
length - up to 72h
staff req - police officer

Question 3

When can i use Section 5(2)

Answer 3

if pt is inpatient with mental illness
patient is at risk
if informal admission is no longer appropriate
if the pt needs an assessment for section 2 or 3

cant use in A+E or Outpatients

Pre-reg (F1) cannot sign it

Question 4

What can be done under a section 5(2)

Answer 4

HOLD the pt for MHA assessment - no treatment

Question 5

How to go about doing a section 5(2)

Answer 5

CARROT
Calm - keep clam
Assistance - call for it
Responsible - med team responsible and need to sign and complete the section
Read the form
Only a fully re med practitioner can sign it - pref the most senior
Tell an Approved MHProfessional that a section 5(2) has been done