Mental Health Act Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is an AMHP?
approved mental health professional
Who is required to carry out a Section 2?
AMHP, 2 x Drs (one S12 approved)
What are the criteria for Section 2 to Assess? (x2)
- mental disorder of a nature or degree that warrants detention
- risk to own health + safety, or others
What are the criteria for Section 3 and 4? (x3)
- mental disorder of a nature or degree that warrants detention
- risk to own health + safety, or others
- treatment available!
There are 9 underlying principles of the Mental Health Act. Here are the first four. Give me five more.
- respect for patients wishes
- respect for diversity
- minimise restrictions on liberty
- involvement of patients
- avoid unlawful discrimination
- effectiveness of treatment
- carer’s views
- patient wellbeing and safety
- public safety
There are 9 underlying principles of the Mental Health Act. Here are five. Give me four more.
- avoid unlawful discrimination
- effectiveness of treatment
- carer’s views
- patient wellbeing and safety
- public safety
- respect for patients wishes
- respect for diversity
- minimise restrictions on liberty
- involvement of patients
Try and give me the 9 underlying principles of the Mental Health Act.
- respect for patients wishes
- respect for diversity
- minimise restrictions on liberty
- involvement of patients in planning care
- avoid unlawful discrimination
- effectiveness of treatment
- carer’s views
- patient wellbeing and safety
- public safety
What is a Section 4?
Emergency order
How long does section 4 last?
72hrs
When do you use section 4 ?
only in urgent necessity when waiting for another doctor would lead to undesirable delay
Who do you need to carry out a section 4?
1 x doc
1 x AMHP
How long does the nurses holding power last?
6 hours
What is Section 5(4)?
nurses holding power
What is Section 5(2)?
doctor’ holding power
How long does doctor’s holding power last?
72 hrs
What is the difference between the police sections 135 and 136?
135 - remove from home to place of safety
136 - remove from public place to place of safety
Can patients be coercively treated under a doctor’s holding power?
no
How old do you have to be for DOLS to apply?
18
Can a section 2 be renewed?
no
Can a section 3 be renewed?
yes
When can you appeal a section 3?
once anytime in the 6 months
Who can release from a section?
- consultant psychiatrist or ‘responsible medical officer’
- nearest relative
- by tribunal
How long can you be kept under section 135/136?
until assessment completed - up to 24hrs
