Mental Health Act 1992 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Section 109? Mental health act 1992
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Any person wandering at large in a public place
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Reason to believe mentally disordered
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Detain + arrange medical examination
2
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Section 42? Mental health act 1992
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A DAO (duly authorised officer) may call upon an officer to help assess patient or transport a patient for assessment
3
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Section 10? Mental health act 1992
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It is their best interest and assessment is completed
4
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Section 110A? Mental health act 1992
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Doctor may administer sedative if necessary
5
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Section 110C? Mental health act 1992
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Mental health doctors may seek police assistance for sedatives
A person may be detained upto 6 hours for medical examination or assessment
