Which of the following statements are CORRECT regarding Community Treatment Orders: A. People who are detained in hospital under section 3 of MHA can be considered for a CTO B. The... Which of the following statements are CORRECT regarding Community Treatment Orders: A. People who are detained in hospital under section 3 of MHA can be considered for a CTO B. They can be applied to all adults using mental health services in the community C. They confer the power to bring a patient back to hospital if they do not comply with specified treatment plans D. They can enforce treatment for everyone following discharge from a psychiatric hospital E. They only apply to people with a mental disorder.
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The question asks which statements about Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) are correct. It presents multiple statements regarding the application and enforcement of CTOs, and the user needs to identify the accurate ones from the provided options.
Answer
A, C and E
The correct answer is A, C and E. A CTO applies to patients detained under section 3 of the MHA or unrestricted Part 3. They allow the return of patients non-compliant with treatment and apply to those with mental disorders.
Answer for screen readers
The correct answer is A, C and E. A CTO applies to patients detained under section 3 of the MHA or unrestricted Part 3. They allow the return of patients non-compliant with treatment and apply to those with mental disorders.
More Information
CTOs are intended to help manage patients in the community following a hospital detention under certain sections of the Mental Health Act. They provide a legal framework to ensure treatment compliance while allowing some freedom outside a hospital.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming CTOs apply to all adults in community mental health services, but they specifically apply to those with a mental disorder.
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