medical detention

Question 1

emergency detention

• max ? hrs
• treatment authorised?
• right of appeal?

Answer 1

max 72 hrs
treatment NOT authorised (except emergency)
no right of appeal

Question 2

short term detention

• max ? days
• right of appeal?

Answer 2

max 28 days

right of appeal

Question 3

compulsory treatment order

• application by?
• up to how long?
• right of appeal?
• where can it be?

Answer 3

application made by MHO, supported by 2 medical reports (1 must be from AMP)
up to 6 months
right of appeal
can be in hospital or community

Question 4

rapid tranquilisation policy

Answer 4

oral lorazepam (and/or haloperidol if confirmed hx of atypical antipsychotic exposure)
>
unsuccessful / effect needed in 30 mins?
> 
consider injection (lorazepam IM only or lorazepam and haloperidol if severe) 
>  
wait 30 mins 
> 
repeat if needed 
> 
no response ? > get help