Mental Health Order (NI) 1986 Flashcards
1
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def: capaity
A
- understand the information
- weigh up pros and cons
- retain information
- arrive at decision and communicate it
** both time and decision specific**
2
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2 necessary conditions: MHO (NI) 1986
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- pt suffering from mental disorder
- substantial liklihood of serious physical harm to self or others
3
Q
Form 1: MHO
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relative applcation for admission for assessment (48hrs)
4
Q
Form 2: MHO
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approved social worker (48hrs)
5
Q
Form 3: MHO
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GP application
6
Q
Form 5: MHO
A
junior doctor in inpatient setting to be held for 48 hours assessment
7
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Form 7: MHO
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junior doctor completes form after initial request for assessment - 48hrs
8
Q
Form 8: MHO
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reg - patient admitted for assessment period of 7 days
9
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Form 9: MHO
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reg - patient admitted for assessment for further 7 days
10
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Form 10: MHO
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consultant - detain for treatment 6 months
