tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post4200747582716672863..comments2024-03-27T17:57:42.627+00:00Comments on The Masked AMHP: AMHP’s in Court: Some Recent Case LawThe Masked AMHPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348865658320780867noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-60560159761055494192012-08-22T09:35:05.635+01:002012-08-22T09:35:05.635+01:00If the unfounded paranoid belief whould cause the ...If the unfounded paranoid belief whould cause the patient acute emotional distress if the NR was consulted, in my opinion it would not be practicable to consult. It is the effect that consultation would have on the patient mental health that matters, not its cause.Richard Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-54205536775924905592012-08-10T08:51:30.559+01:002012-08-10T08:51:30.559+01:004.60 of the Code of Practice states:
"There m...4.60 of the Code of Practice states:<br />"There may also be cases where, although physically possible, it would not be reasonably practicable to inform or consult the nearest relative because there would be a detrimental impact on the patient which would result in infringement of the patient’s right to respect for their privacy and family life under article 8 of the European Convention on The Masked AMHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348865658320780867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-12179767798747405062012-08-10T08:47:05.244+01:002012-08-10T08:47:05.244+01:00As a rule, the AMHP has a legal duty to consult wi...As a rule, the AMHP has a legal duty to consult with the NR. The AMHP also has a duty to research the background of the patient as part of the assessment. There are circumstances in which it is established that consultation with the NR is against the interests of the patient, for example, if it is known that the patient has experienced abuse from the legal NR. However, it is not enough for the The Masked AMHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348865658320780867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-8089863526621780742012-08-09T16:16:48.200+01:002012-08-09T16:16:48.200+01:00What happens in the case where the patient doesn&#...What happens in the case where the patient doesn't want their nearest relative to be contacted for whatever reason? Do they have any say in the matter?bourachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02664222626607338302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-9088160139323771672012-08-08T22:18:25.686+01:002012-08-08T22:18:25.686+01:00This calls into question the balance of the human ...This calls into question the balance of the human rights of the patient. Contacting the NR prior to interviewing the patient does not allow you to gain an understanding of the extent to which they will be distressed, whether as a capacitous decision or as a result of altered perceptions, by the consultation. All very well when you know the patient well, but potentially a breach of human rights? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-87352138486331951512012-08-08T22:11:14.113+01:002012-08-08T22:11:14.113+01:00Whatever happened to not donning the mantle of an ...Whatever happened to not donning the mantle of an investigator (can't remember the caselaw), worrying development, but I suppose in the light of the usual practice of that particular AMHP of making a home visit to NR, and the fact of the wrong number, still....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-68618274484387286222012-08-08T20:27:56.086+01:002012-08-08T20:27:56.086+01:00The judge in the case specifically did not suggest...The judge in the case specifically did not suggest that the AMHP was acting in bad faith. There can be few AMHP's who have never made a few attempts at contacting the NR, then looked at the time and decided it was not practicable to consult. It would be unlikely that the AMHP in question would be subject to disciplinary action, either by his employers or his professional body. The lesson to The Masked AMHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348865658320780867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380213133018137281.post-9201020302305505452012-08-08T19:30:07.763+01:002012-08-08T19:30:07.763+01:00What happens to the AMHP in the second situation y...What happens to the AMHP in the second situation you have outlined above? Might the AMHP end up in court themselves? Or is that too extreme? Would the AMHP be subject to an investigation by their professional body? Can special measures be recommended by that body e.g. mandatory training; mentoring etc?<br /><br />LittleFeetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com