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1
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Define “Mental Disorder”

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  • Abnormal state of mind
  • Unable to take care of themselves
  • Poses a danger tot he health and safety of others and themselves
2
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Define “Special Patient”

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• Detained by court order

• Criminally insane or unfit to plead

• Includes people on remand for psychiatric report.

3
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Define “Restricted Patient”

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• Subject to compulsory treatment

• Possible danger to public

4
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Compulsory Treatment

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Return to hospital within 3 months

5
Q

Restricted and Special patients

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Returned at any time