Menal Health Ni 1986

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3

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Definition of mental disorder I.e recognised psychiatric illnesses

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3(1)

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Exclusions to definition of mental disorder I.e immoral conduct, drug and alcohol dependence

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4(2)

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Criteria for compulsory admittance of a patient for assessment

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9(8)

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Patient is liable to be detained in a hospital for assessment for 7 days which can be extended for a further 7

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10

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disregard period for someone only admitted for assessment

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12(1)

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criteria for compulsory admittance of patient for treatment longer than 14day, 6 months max and can be extended for a further 6 months

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18(2)

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Criteria person must meet to be received into guardianship

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18(3)

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Guardianship application must be accompanied by 2 medical and 1 welfare reference

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19

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Guardianship application can be made by ASW or nearest relative

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22(1)

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Guardians 3 essential powers

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24

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ASW can make a discharge order

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63

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Consent and a second opinion

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64

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Continued administration of medication Past an initial 3 month period

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129(1)

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Warren for police to search for and remove a patient to a place of safety whilst accompanied by a doctor

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130

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Warren for removal of patient from a public place