mental health act and legislation Flashcards
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what are the principles of the mental health act 1983
- least restrictive option and maximising independence
- empowerment and involvement
- respect and dignity
- purpose and effectiveness
- efficiency and equity
what are the different sections of the MHA 1983
- section 2: hospital for 28days
- section 3: hospital for 6 months
- section 4: emergency detention for 72hrs
- section 5 (2): doctor holding power 72hrs
- section 5(4): nurse holding power 6hrs
- section 136: police to remove a person to a place of safety 24hrs
- section 135: warrant to remove from private dwelling to safety
what is the mental health act 1983
the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder
what is the mental capacity act 2005
legislation created to protect and empower individuals who may not have capacity
what is safeguarding in MH
the process of protecting and promoting the well-being of individuals who may be experiencing mental health issues
what are the 6 principles of safeguarding
- empowerment
- prevention
- protection
- proportionality
- partnership
- accountability
what is consent
the voluntary and continuing permission of a patient to be given a particular treatment based on sufficient knowledge of the purpose, nature and likely effect and the risks of that treatment
what are the two stages to the functional test for capacity
- do they have an impairment to the mind or brain
- can they: understand, retain, use of weigh, communicate
