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The mental health act 1983 as amended 2007

  1. what is the definition of a mental disorder?
    any disorder or disability of the mind
  2. what condition could fall under the definition of mental disorder?
    • organic mental disorders 
    • mental and behavioural disorders 
    • affective disorders 
    • neurotic 
    • eating disorders 
    • personality disorders 
    • learning disabilities
  3. what are excluded from the mental health act?
    • alcohol or drug dependence 
    • person cannot be detained simply because they are dependent 
    • learning disability- unless is associated with abnormal aggressive or seriously irresponsible behaviour
  4. what are the compulsory detention sections?
    • sections 
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 131
    • 135
    • 136
  5. what is section 2? short
    assessment order
  6. what is section 3? short
    treatment order
  7. what is section 4?short
    emergency order
  8. what s section 131?short
    informal admission
  9. what is section 135?short
    warrant to search for and remove patients from private premises for assessment
  10. what is section 136?short
    police power to detain someone in a public place
  11. under section 2, how long is the admission for?
    a period of 28 days
  12. what is the criteria for using section 2?
    • diagnosis and prognosis of a pt's condition is unclear 
    • need to carry out in patient assessment to formulate a treatment plan
  13. application for section 2 admission can be by either:
    • nearest relative
    • approved mental health professional- must have interviewed pt
  14. who does the recommendations for admission have to be made by for section 2?
    • 2 drs 
    • 1 must be section 12 approved dr and a approved mental health professional (AMHP)
  15. under section 2, the patient must be examined by both doctors within...
    5 days of each other
  16. how long is the admission under section 3?
    • 6 months 
    • renewable for further 6 months 
    • then for period of up to a year at a time for treatment
  17. what may be treated under section 3?
    • severe mental illness 
    • severe mental impairment 
    • disorder of a nature or degree which makes medical treatment in hospital appropriate
  18. pointers for using section 3 include...
    pt detained u s2 and assessment indicates need for treatment under the act for a period beyond 28 days detention under section 2
  19. what is the application for admission for section 3?
    • same as section 2
    • 2 drs 
    • seen within 5 days of each other 
    • 1 section 12 approved and AMHP
    • But AMHP cannot make an application if the nearest relative objects
  20. what is the community treatment order- section 3?
    • allows suitable pt to be treated in the community 
    • only for pt who are under section 3
    • pt may be recalled back to hospital
  21. what is section 4?
    admission for period of 72 hours for urgent assessment
  22. the patient will be placed under section 4 but can be converted to...
    a section 2 after examination and a further medical recommendation
  23. who can recommend an admission under section 4?
    • nearest relative 
    • AMHP 
    • can be made by 1 dr but preferably they know the pt.
  24. patients under section- what is the procedure?
    • documents signed 
    • compulsory removal 
    • police called of violence starts
  25. what is section 131?
    • voluntary admission 
    • pt voluntarily agrees to be admitted- can change their mind at any time
    • no time limit
  26. what is section 135? long
    person suffering from a mental illness can only be removed from a private dwelling to a place of safety by a police officer with a magistrates warrant
  27. under section 135 how long is the period for admission for assessment?
    period of 72 hours
  28. what is section 136? long
    person suffering from mental illness can be removed from a public place to a place of safety by a police officer
  29. under section 136 how long is the period for admission for assessment?
    period of 72 hours
  30. the ambulance service has no powers to initiate removal of a patient under the mental health act. True or false
    true
  31. ambulance staff should work under the direction of the AMHP. t or f
    true
  32. AMHPs do not have to be present for informal (voluntary) admissions. t or f
    True
  33. AMHPs must be present for formal (compulsory) admissions. T or F
    True
  34. AMHPs do not have to travel with the patients but if they do they must have to give admission papers to ambulance crew. T or F
    True
  35. what is the ABC model of emotion?
    • Activating event 
    • Beliefs 
    • consequences
  36. what is mental health first aid (MHFA)?
    • preserve life 
    • provide help 
    • promote recovery 
    • provide comfort
  37. what is the MHFA 5 point action plan?
    • approach, assess and assist with any crisis 
    • listen non judgementally 
    • give support and information 
    • encourage & support to get professional help 
    • encourage other supports- self help, family and friends
  38. what is the CARE process?
    • consider 
    • attend 
    • respond 
    • evaluate
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