How much do you know about mental health laws and regulations?

1. Patients can be voluntarily or compulsorily admitted to a mental hospital under certain conditions.
2. Criteria regulating compulsory admission vary between different regions.
3. Forms signed by medical practitioners and judges are required for compulsory admission.
4. An extension of detention of not more than 21 days can be made with the opinion of 2 registered medical practitioners.
5. Conditional discharge can be granted to patients with a history of criminal violence or a disposition to commit such violence.
6. Discharged patients are subject to conditions and may be recalled to hospital if they fail to comply.
7. The Mental Health Ordinance does not provide for any limit in the duration of conditional discharge.
8. The Mental Health Review Tribunal deals with appeals of patients who have been involuntarily detained.
9. The tribunal consists of a Chairman, medical members, social work members, and persons with other relevant experiences.
10. The rights of people with mental health issues include the importance of informed consent and balancing duty of care, patient liberty, and protection of society.

Test your knowledge of mental health law with this informative quiz! From voluntary and compulsory admission to the criteria for detention and conditional discharge, this quiz covers the key aspects of mental health legislation. You'll also learn about the Mental Health Review Tribunal and the rights of people with mental health issues. Put your legal knowledge to the test and discover how much you know about mental health law!