Incomplete paperwork and missing responsible clinician for section 5(2) holds

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• 2022 → 2024Aaron Deeley1 year 6 months after Mollie Stansfield · different coronerClosely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high

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  Both reports highlight problems with the use and understanding of Section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 as a holding power. The earlier report focuses on incomplete paperwork and lack of awareness, while the later report points out the absence of a Responsible Clinician and mental‑health liaison during the 72‑hour hold.

  Mollie Stansfield · 19 Dec 2022

  “There was a failure at Hull Royal Infirmary to understand the process of implementing Section 5(2) of the Mental Health act 1983 [MHA] (Doctors Holding Power) as well as general uncertainty about its significance and effect.”

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  Aaron Deeley · 19 Jun 2024

  “Patients admitted onto a ward at the acute Trust detained under various sections of the Mental Health Act have an allocated Responsible Clinician. As section 5 (2) is a holding power only, there is no Responsible Clinician allocated for a vulnerable patient being held pending assessment for consideration for detention under the Mental health Act.”

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  Stated action in the response to the earlier report

  “I am therefore taking steps to raise this issue with HSC Trust Chief Executives and relevant professional bodies, in order to ensure that the appropriate action is taken to address this point.”

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