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(1 days ago) WEBMedical treatment for a mental disorder during a period of emergency detention will normally require either the consent of the patient; authority under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; or, in the case of a child, the consent of the child in …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-care-treatment-scotland-act-2003-code-practice-volume-2-civil-compulsory-powers-parts-5-6-7-20/pages/8/

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mental health (care and treatment) (scotland) act 2003 …

(1 days ago) WEBVolume 2 of the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care andTreatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”) deals with a range of issuesrelating to what can be termed “civil compulsory powers”. short-term detention can be extended is by the granting of an "extension certificate" under sections 47 and 48 of the Act. This is a

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-care-treatment-scotland-act-2003-code-practice-volume-2-civil-compulsory-powers-parts-5-6-7-20/pages/3/

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8 Short-term detention certificate - Mental Health Act

(1 days ago) WEBA doctor with experience in diagnosing and treating mental disorder (a psychiatrist), who has examined you, may grant a short-term detention certificate where he/she believes it is likely that: You have a mental disorder; and; Your ability to make decisions about medical treatment is significantly impaired, as a result of your mental …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/new-mental-health-act-guide-emergency-short-term-powers-information-service-users-carers/pages/9/

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 May 2024. Short-term detention in hospital. 45. Mental health officer’s duty to interview patient etc. Duties on hospital managers. 46. The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 36) shall Transitional provision

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/13/contents

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(4 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is an Act of the Scottish Parliament which was passed in March 2003, and came into effect on 5 October 2005. The Act establishes that medical professionals can legally detain and treat people through short term detention on the grounds of exhibiting signs of mental disorders, with the Mental …

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Detentions for mental health treatment in Scotland 2021 …

(4 days ago) WEBConsent of a mental health officer (MHO) is an important safeguard and should happen every time a person is detained using the Act. For emergency detentions, consent from an MHO has fallen below …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/news/detentions-mental-health-treatment-scotland-2021-22-new-report

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act …

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13) vii 125 Transfer to hospital other than state hospital: appeal to Tribunal 126 Transfer to state hospital: appeal to Tribunal CHAPTER 7 SUSPENSION 127 Suspension of measure authorising detention 128 Suspension of other measures 129 Certificates under sections 127 and 128

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/13/pdfs/asp_20030013_en.pdf

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Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 - Legislation.gov.uk

(6 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is amended as follows. In section 127 (suspension of measure authorising detention)—. in subsection (1), the words “not exceeding 6 months” are repealed, after subsection (1) there is inserted— “(1A) A certificate under subsection (1) above may specify—.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2015/9/pdfs/asp_20150009_en.pdf

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How long do short term detentions last and how do …

(8 days ago) WEB1984 Mental Health Act and it made recommendations that led to our current legislation. It did consider ideas about reducing the length of STDCs, but it had no data to answer questions about if these types of detention were too long or not (2). The Mental Health Act in Scotland is currently being reviewed by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review.

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-10/2021-02_STDCs-brief.pdf

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(2 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act came into force in 2005. It increases the rights and protection of people with mental health conditions. This includes: The act places duties on councils to provide care and support services for people with mental health conditions. The provisions of this act are intended to ensure that care

https://www.careinfoscotland.scot/topics/your-rights/legislation-protecting-people-in-care/mental-health-care-and-treatment-scotland-act-2003/

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Legislation and guidance - Mental health - gov.scot

(9 days ago) WEBMental health legislation. The main mental health legislation in Scotland is the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, a s amended by the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015.. Mental health legislation reviews. The Mental Health strategy 2017-2027 recognises the importance of human rights and as part of this we are currently …

https://www.gov.scot/policies/mental-health/legislation-and-guidance/

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Length and associated characteristics of short-term - Springer

(8 days ago) WEBKeywords Mental Health Act · Involuntary admission · Detention · Scotland · Mental health services · Short-term detention certicates Introduction The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (‘the 2003 Act’) is being reviewed by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review (SMHLR), with their consulta-tion phase concluded by

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Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 - Legislation.gov.uk

(9 days ago) WEBSpecification of hospital units 11 Specification for detention measures (1) The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 is amended as follows. (2) In section 36 (emergency detention in hospital), after subsection (12) there is inserted— “ (13) A reference in this section to a hospital may be read as a reference to a hospital unit. (14) …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2015/9/enacted

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A guide to the Mental Health in Scotland - Headway

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2003 and came into effect in October 2005. It replaced the previous 1984 Act and established new arrangements for the detention, care and treatment of people with a mental illness or related condition, including acquired brain injury.

https://www.headway.org.uk/media/12012/a-guide-to-the-mental-health-act-in-scotland-publication.pdf

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Detaining a patient under an Emergency Detention Certificate …

(9 days ago) WEBStep 1. The first step is to decide if your patient meets criteria for detention under the mental health act? (see criteria below- your patient must fulfill all of these). It is likely that the person has a mental disorder; It is likely that the person has significantly impaired decision-making ability with respect to medical treatment for mental disorder

https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/mypsych-app/foundation-doctors/mypsych-emergency/detaining-a-patient-under-an-emergency-detention-certificate-edc/

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The Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015

(6 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 Section 2 (information where order extended) of the 2003 Act so that it applies where detention of a patient in hospital is authorised by an interim CTO as well as by a CTO. Section 4 (emergency detention in hospital) Section 4 of the 2015 Act came into force on 30 June 2017.

https://www.mhtscotland.gov.uk/mhts/files/Note_on_the_2015_Act.pdf

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Mental Health Scotland Act 2015: key provisions - gov.scot

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2015 Act makes some changes to the operation of suspension of detention provisions, particular in relation to calculating the total maximum allowed suspension of detention. For example, for Compulsory Treatment Orders (CTO), the maximum allowed will now be 200 days in any 12 month period, excluding any period of …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-scotland-act-2015-key-provisions/

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(3 days ago) WEBThere are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. before the expiry of the appropriate period, grant an emergency detention certificate authorising, if the condition mentioned in subsection (7) below is satisfied, the measures mentioned in

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/13/section/36

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The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 of the Act. (Compulsory treatment order: detention pending review or application for variation, or interim compulsory treatment order: detention pending further procedure). (f) a certificate granted under section 113(5) of the Act (non-compliance with order).

https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/form/2019/01/mental-health-law-forms/documents/emergency-and-short-term-detention-forms/emergency-detention-certificate-det1-v7.0-12-jul-2017/emergency-detention-certificate-det1-v7.0-12-jul-2017/govscot%3Adocument/Emergency%2Bdetention%2Bcertificate%2BDET1%2Bv7.0%2B12%2BJuly%2B2017.pdf

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Your rights Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health Tribunal for Scotland 1st Floor Bothwell House Hamilton Business Park, Caird Park HAMILTON ML3 0QA Mental Health Professionals: 01698 390 000 Enquiries from patients, carers, general public: 0800 345 70 60 (Freephone) website: www.mhtscot.gov.uk

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/looking-help/your-rights

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Mental Health law: forms - gov.scot - The Scottish Government

(8 days ago) WEBWord document. 49.2 kB. Medical report in respect of person (not in prison custody) awaiting trial or sentence TO 04 Sep 2012. Word document. 42.0 kB. Medical Report Application for an Assessment Order in respect of person in custody awaiting trial or sentence - MHT Annex A 04 Sep 2012. Word document. 37.4 kB.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-law-forms/

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