Mental health Flashcards
(10 cards)
Define Mental Disorder
An abnormal state of mind (Whether continuous or intermittent)
Characterised by delusions, disorders of mood, perception, volition or cognition of such degree that it:
Poses serious danger to health/safety of that person/others.
OR
Seriously diminishes the capacity of that person to take care of themselves
Define Special Patient
Detained by Court Order.
Found Criminally Insane, unfit to plead or on remand for a psychiatric report.
Define Restricted Patient
Subject to a compulsory treatment order but are a present danger to the public.
Define DAO-Duly Authorised Officer
A qualified nurse who specialises in MH and receive further training on an ongoing basis.
Who may apply for another person to undergo a compulsory mental health assessment?
Any person over 18.
Normally doctors or relatives.
Section 109 MH Act-Detention Power
“In public out of their mind”
Power to detain a person in a public place who gives us reasonable belief they are mentally disordered.
Detain up to 6 hours to arrange for a medical examination.
Take to an appropriate place to be assessed-Hospital, DAO for examination.
Section 110C MH Act-Entry/Detention Power
“C-Concealed/Hiding”
Urgent assistance required for a medical practitioner to find and detain patients that have gone AWOL.
Special/Restricted Patients-No time limit to find and return to the hospital.
CTO:
-Within 3 months to find and return to hospital.
-Over 3 months-Deemed to be released from CTO and a new application for assessment must be completed.
Section 41 MH Act-Entry/Detention Power
“I’m a Doctor. Can you help with this one?”
Power to assist a DAO
-To enter
-Detain (6 hours)
-Transport patient for treatment/assessment-DAO must accompany
Section 112B MH Act-Use of Force
“Crazy force for you”
Power to use reasonable force to:
-Transport patient.
-Enter premises.
-Detain patient.
How long can you detain a MH Patient
6 hours
