Section 5(2) Mental Health Act: the doctor's holding power and how to complete Form H1
Section 5(2) Mental Health Act for on-call doctors: who can use the holding power, how to complete Form H1, the 72 hours, and the errors to avoid.
By Dr Raj Joshi, ST6 General Adult Psychiatrist
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Section 5(2) Mental Health Act for on-call doctors: who can use the holding power, how to complete Form H1, the 72 hours, and the errors to avoid.