Mental Health Act

Question 1

Types of Patients

Answer 1

1. Compulsory Treatment
2. Special
3. Restricted

Question 2

Special Patient (Court)

Answer 2

On Court Order to determine Criminal Insanity

Can be apprehended anytime to return to Hospital

Question 3

Restricted Patient

Answer 3

Poses a Risk to the Public

Can be apprehended anytime to return to Hospital

Question 4

Compulsory Treatment Order

Answer 4

Standard Compulsory Treatment Patient

UAL-3 months to apprehend

After 3 Months No longer considered UAL (Reassess new CTO)

Question 5

Mental Disorder Defined

Answer 5

An ABNORMAL STATE OT MIND, CONTINUOUS or INTERMITTENT in Nature

Characterised by DELUSIONS or BY DISORDERS of Mood, Perception, Volition or Cognition.

Question 6

Someone cannot be a Compulsory Treatment Patient for ? 5 REASONS

Answer 6

1. Intellectual Disability
2. Substance Abuse
3. Sexual Preferences
4. Political/Religious/Cultural Belief
5. Criminal/Delinquent Behaviours

Question 7

How long can you Detain for Mental Health reasons ?

Answer 7

6 Hours

Question 8

Section 41 MHA

Answer 8

Powers when Assisting DAO

Enter (With Reasonable Force)
Detain
Transport

Question 9

Section 109 MHA

Answer 9

Power to Detain MH Person in a Public Place

3 Things

1. Wandering at large in a Public Place.
2. Behaving in a manner RGTB that person is 1M.
3. Constable believes it is in the Public Interest

Question 10

Section 110C MHA

Answer 10

Powers when Assisting Medical Practitioners

Enter (With Force)
Detain
Transport
Assist with Sedation

Question 11

Section 122B MHA

Answer 11

Power to Use Force

Enter
Detain
Transport
Assist with Sedation