pn3001 - professional practice 3 final exam review with complete solutions

became law in 1964; purpose: to ensure the tx of the mentally disordered who need protection and care; provide direction and guidance around: who can be admitted, when pt can be admitted, how pt can be admitted correct answersMH ACT pt can be admitted as involuntary pt under the MH Act only to designated facilities correct answersDesignated Facility must arrange transport to designated faciliity; can only care for pt in transit correct answersNon designated facility voluntary - a person is willing/able to seek help; involuntary - a person is unwilling/unable to seek help when their illness affects their ability to manage thier lives safely correct answersAdmissions 1. disorder seriously impairs ability to react/associate with others/enviroment 2. require psychiatry through a designated facility 3. requires care, supervision, control to prevent deterioration or for protection 4. unsuitable to be a voluntary pt correct answersInvoluntary Admission Criteria (4) 1. medical certificate 2. police intervention 3. order by judge correct answersInvoluntary Admissions Methods (3) one med certificate for a 48 hr period, second certificate(by a different dr) required within the 48 hrs correct answersInvoluntary Admission - med certificate MHact gives police authority to: 1) apprehend & transport to a dr 2) assist in apprehension/transport of person under a med certificate/warrant 3)apprehend & return pt to designated facility correct answersInvoluntary Admission - police intervention