Much has been written about the use of the Mental Health Act in psychiatric settings.  We therefore carried out a survey of the use of the Mental Health Act in general hospital settings in Aberdeen, and also posted a questionnaire to Scottish Liaison Psychiatrists, asking about their experience of the use of the Mental Health Act in general hospitals.  General hospital clinicians are unfamiliar with the Mental Health Act and its use. 
the Mental Health Act
Out of hours, the use of Emergency Detention Certificates was more common than use of Short Term Detention Certificates - the latter is recommended by the Mental Welfare Commission, as patients are afforded more rights. 
the Mental Welfare Commission
Much has been written about the use of the Mental Health Act in psychiatric settings.  We therefore carried out a survey of the use of the Mental Health Act in general hospital settings in Aberdeen, and also posted a questionnaire to Scottish Liaison Psychiatrists, asking about their experience of the use of the Mental Health Act in general hospitals.  General hospital clinicians are unfamiliar with the Mental Health Act and its use. 
the Mental Health Act