3MB Psychiatry: Psychiatric Legislation
This flashcard set differentiates aggression from violence, outlines the PRIP framework for managing aggressive behaviour, and summarizes the criteria for detention under the Mental Health Act, including what qualifies as a mental disorder.
How does violence differ from aggression?
Aggression need not involve physical force/injury
Key Terms
How does violence differ from aggression?
Aggression need not involve physical force/injury
What are the 4 main aspects of managing aggressive behaviour? (PRIP)
Prediction
Recognition
Intervention
Prevention
What are the criteria that must be met in order to detain someone under the Mental Health Act?
Suspected mental disorder
No alternative treatment
Risk to themselves/others
SIDMA
Necessity
What counts as a mental disorder under the Mental Health Act?
Mental illness
Personality disorder
Learning disability
Who can use an emergency certificate to detain someone?
Any registered medical practitioner
Who can use a short term detention and compulsory treatment order to detain someone?
Approved medical practitioner
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
How does violence differ from aggression? | Aggression need not involve physical force/injury |
What are the 4 main aspects of managing aggressive behaviour? (PRIP) | Prediction |
What are the criteria that must be met in order to detain someone under the Mental Health Act? | Suspected mental disorder No alternative treatment Risk to themselves/others SIDMA Necessity |
What counts as a mental disorder under the Mental Health Act? | Mental illness |
Who can use an emergency certificate to detain someone? | Any registered medical practitioner |
Who can use a short term detention and compulsory treatment order to detain someone? | Approved medical practitioner |
When is emergency detention used? | Where it is necessary to detain a patient to fully assess their mental state to prevent risk to themselves and/or others |
Emergency detention requires the approval of a mental health officer. True/False? | False Recommended but can proceed without if urgent |
How long does an emergency detention last for? | 72 hours |
Emergency detention authorises treatment. True/False? | False Only if it’s an emergency |
Short term detention requires approval from a mental health officer. True/False? | True |
How long does a short term order last? |
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Short term detention authorises treatment. True/False? |
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A patient can appeal emergency and short term detentions. True/False? | False Can appeal short term detention only |
Who is required to verify a compulsory treatment order? | Mental health officer |
How long does a compulsory treatment order last? | Up to 6 months |
Which drug is the mainstay for tranquilisation? | Lorazepam and/or haloperidol |