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Flashcards in Mental Health (Compulsory Assesment and Treatment) Act 1992 Deck (6)
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What are you powers for dealing with patients absent without leave?

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  • Restricted patients and special patients may be apprehended and returned to hospital at any time
  • Compulsory treatment patients may be returned/taken to hospital if apprehended within 3 months of going missing.
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What is the definition of “Mental Disorder”?

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  • Any person whose abnormal state of mind is characterised by delusions or disorders of mood, perception, volition or cognition to such a degree that it:
    • poses a serious danger to the health and safety of that person or others
    • seriously diminishes the capability of that person to take care of themselves.
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What are your powers in relation to mentally disordered people in public places?

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  • Any members of police ma apprehend
  • Any person wandering at large in a public place
  • behaving in a manner that gives rise to a reasonable belief that he/she may be mentally disordered and
  • The member believes it is in the interest of the person or public to do so.
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What are your powers in relation to assisting medical practitioners? (section 110c)

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  • Any member of police called upon in such circumstances may:
  • Enter the premises by force if neccessary
  • And detain the person in those premises until the assessment examination has been conducted
  • Or take the person to some other place nominated by the medical practioner
  • for the purposes of a medical examination and detain at the location until the examination has been conducted.
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What is the role of police in assisting a DAO under sect 41 of the act?

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  • Any member of police called upon in such circumstances may
  • enter the premises by force if necessary
  • And detain the person in those premises until the assessment examination has been conducted
  • Or take the person to some other place nominated by the DAO
  • for the purposes of a medical examination and detain at the location until the examination has been conducted.
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What does GI M908 say in relation to police powers to use force?

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  • Do not use force to transport a patient without ensuring that an assessment notice has been served on and explained to them.
  • Force can only be used in circumstances where it is likely the patient will be a danger to themselves or others or likely to cause serious property damage.
  • Before using force seek the wishes of the patient and their caregiver. Consider their views and make every effort to reduce the risk of violence before transporting the patient.

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