cpn

~ Bittersweet Memories ~ · 06-06-2010, 09:55 PM

sorry if this is in the wrong bit.

i was just wondering whether cpn's can actually section you or say whether you need to be admitted to hospital.

thanks

88shelz · 06-06-2010, 10:16 PM

they are usually linked up with the crisis team and would speak to them regarding admissions.

sherlock holmes · 06-06-2010, 10:36 PM

CPNs cant section but they can probably request a social worker or doctors to assess you for a section.

random.swirls · 06-06-2010, 11:30 PM

Some CPN's will be AMHP (Approved Mental Health Practioners) and if this is the case then if they and 2 drs agreed you could be sectioned.

Having said that most would try and get the person to go in voluntarily and a last resort would be to section a patient.

Are you worried you might be sectioned?

~ Bittersweet Memories ~ · 06-06-2010, 11:49 PM

no, i just wanted to know

Devil Girl · 07-06-2010, 08:18 PM

Basically they have the links to easily contact dr's etc to get an assessment underway - this has happened to me.

Also what random swirls said about AMHP and the fact they would rather you went in voluntary if they saw the need!