Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

A section 5(2) allows a _____ to detain a voluntary patient in hospital for 72 hours

Hint: Professional

Elderly patients with acute onset of memory disturbance, disorientation, mood change are most likely to be suffering from _____

Under which sections can treatment be given against a patients wishes? _____ & 3

Schizophrenia prognosis is based on "the rule of quaters". What is this? • 25% of patients _____ • 25% of patients improve substantially on treatment • 25% of patients have some improvement on treatment • 25% of patients are resistant to treatment

Treatment cannot be given without consent for _____ conditions under the Mental Health Act but can be given under the Mental Capacity Act

A section _____ can be used to recall a patient to hospital for treatment if they don't comply with conditions of the order in the community

When sectioning a patient requires 2 doctors, both should have seen the patient within that past _____

Hint: time

A section 5(4) allows a _____ to detain a voluntary patient in hospital for 6 hours

Hint: Professional

A section 3 lasts for _____ and can be renewed

What are the first rank symptoms of schizophrenia? _____

Hint: 4