I wondered if anyone had any experience of their relative with dementia being sectioned under the MHA.
My father-in-law went into hospital voluntarily 3 weeks ago but has wanted to go home ever since he arrived. He went from being chilled out and on no meds to 4 different meds which, although prescribed 'as required', seem to be administered on a regular basis.
While I appreciate that it is necessary for the hospital to have a legal recourse to detain my father-in-law as he is too confused now to return home, I am concerned that under Section 3, which allows detention for up to 6 months, he can receive treatments which he would not ordinarily consent to.
I have been told that it is unusual for people with dementia to be sectioned under the MHA. I'd like to hear from other contributors and members what their eperiences have been.
Chrissie
My father-in-law went into hospital voluntarily 3 weeks ago but has wanted to go home ever since he arrived. He went from being chilled out and on no meds to 4 different meds which, although prescribed 'as required', seem to be administered on a regular basis.
While I appreciate that it is necessary for the hospital to have a legal recourse to detain my father-in-law as he is too confused now to return home, I am concerned that under Section 3, which allows detention for up to 6 months, he can receive treatments which he would not ordinarily consent to.
I have been told that it is unusual for people with dementia to be sectioned under the MHA. I'd like to hear from other contributors and members what their eperiences have been.
Chrissie