SAQ 1664 – Erratic behaviour with suspected mania

A 31-year-old woman is brought to the ED with erratic behaviour. During initial assessment she says she wants to leave hospital.

List six mental state examination features that would be consistent with mania causing her behaviour.

(Marked out of 6.0)

/ 6

List three outcomes of initial assessment that would suggest she is safe for formal psychiatric assessment without further medical investigation.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

State three principles that must be met to detain her involuntarily.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%