Egyptian Mental Health Act

Question 1

The psychiatrist in charge or his/her delegate may prevent the voluntary patient
from leaving the facility on the basis of a psychological assessment for a period
not exceeding 72 hours

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Answer 1

11

Question 2

Any of the parents, guardian or
trustee may apply for a psychiatric
assessment of a mental health patient
who lacks capacity to be treated at a
mental health facility, provided that
the social worker in that facility is
consulted about this request and that
the Regional Mental Health Council
is notified within two business days
from the date of admission.
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Answer 2

12

Question 3

What is the level of observation in a Patient that must be observed every 15 minutes;
must be in hospital pajamas and can wander on his own, but
cannot leave the unit

Answer 3

Level 1

Question 4

What is the level of observation in a Patient must be observed every 30 minutes;
can wear his own clothes and leave the unit with a
responsible adult.

Answer 4

Level 2

Question 5

What is the level of observation in a oatient who can leave the unit by himself, yet has to review with nurse every hour.

Answer 5

Level 3

Question 6

It is not permissible to give a
mentally ill patient
Electroconvulsive therapy that is
necessary for his/her condition
except under the effect of a general
anesthetic and muscle relaxer,

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Answer 6

30

Question 7

Bala8 law hereb di mada kam

Answer 7

21

Question 8

Wa7ed da5al Do5ol erady, mmkn te2a3ado ad ehh mat5aragosh

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Answer 8

72 hrs

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Question 9

Wa7ed da5al Do5ol elzamy, betbala8 enak da5alto within ad ehh

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Answer 9

24 sa3a
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Question 10

Law wa7ed ma3ndosh capacity w da5altooh egbary, 3ndak wa2t ad eh tebala8 enak da5alto,
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Answer 10

48 sa3a,

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Question 11

Law doctor msh psychiatric hayda5al 3ayan egabry, 3ndo wa2t ad eh yebala8?
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Answer 11

48 hrs

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Question 12

Law hat2a3ad 3ayan egbary lemodet osbo3, hatemshy 3ala mada kam

Answer 12

15

Question 13

Law hat2a3ad 3ayan aktar men osbo3 hatemshy 3ala mada kam?

Answer 13

16

Question 14

Law btedy 3ayan 3elag elzamy ma7toor already, hatrage3 b3d ad ehh

Answer 14

4 weeks w hakteb taqreer b3d 3 shohor

Question 15

Eh el mada ely btetkalem 3al.3elag el elzamy

Answer 15

28 w 29

Question 16

In case of urgent necessity, the
patient may be given treatment
without his consent if necessary
to prevent an imminent
deterioration of the mental or
physical condition of the patient
who would endanger his or her
life or health or cause imminent
grave danger to the life and
health of others provided that it
does not exceed seventy-two
hours

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Answer 16

29

Question 17

…. If the involuntarily admitted
patient refuses treatment, the
responsible psychiatrist has the right
to compel him to take the treatment.
Provided that the doctor has done all
the involuntary treatment procedures
before commencing treatment. The
involuntary treatment procedures
must be reviewed every four weeks at
most. And also if the therapist should
make any significant change in the
approved treatment plan.
If the involuntary treatment continues
for more than three months, another
independent medical assessment
should be obtained, as indicated in the
executive regulations of this law

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Answer 17

28

Question 18

Mada 17 w 18 msh 3amelohom 7aga