Mental Health Law Flashcards
1
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Does section 5(2) of MHA authorise treatment?
A
No - assessment of patient. Doctors holding power of 72 hrs.
2
Q
What is the Mental Health Act 1983?
A
Main piece of legalisation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental disorder. Used for patients who won’t be admitted voluntarily.
3
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Section 2
A
- Admission for assessment for up to 28 days.
- Not renewable.
- AMHP makes application on recommendation of 2 doctors.
- One doctor must be approved under section 12(2) of MHA e.g. psychiatrist.
- Treatment can be given.
4
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Section 3
A
- Admission for treatment for up to 6 months.
- Can be renewed.
- AMHP and 2 doctors.
5
Q
Section 4
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- 72 hr assessment order.
- Used as an emergency, when section 2 would involve unacceptable delay.
- GP and AMHP.
- Often changed to section 2 upon arrival at hospital.
6
Q
Section 5(2)
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- Doctor can legally detain someone voluntarily in hospital for up to 72 hrs.
- Temporary doctor holding power.
7
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Section 5(4)
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- Nurse can detain patient who is voluntarily in hospital for up to 6 hrs.
- Temporary nurse holding power.
8
Q
Section 17a
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- Supervised community treatment order.
- Used to recall a patient to hospital for treatment if they don’t comply with conditions of order in community (e.g. not taking medication).
9
Q
Section 17
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Patients who are detained under the MHA to be granted ‘leave of absence’ from the hospital in which they are detained for a specified or indefinite period subject to particular conditions specified in their leave care plan.
10
Q
Section 135
A
Court order can be obtained to allow police to break into a property to remove a person to a place of safety.
11
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Section 136
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- Someone found in a public place who appears to have a mental disorder can be taken by police to a place of safety.
- Only be used for up to 24 hrs, whilst MHA assessment is arranged.
