EET PG Medical – 2020 – Question – 115
Voluntary admission can be done maximum up to how much time according to MHA 2017
a) 48 hrs
b) 7 Days
c) 30 Days
d) 90 Days
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Correct Answer – D
Ans. D. 90 Days
If admission requires more than 30 days or readmission within 7 days (section 90), they should be examined by two psychiatrists and can be admitted for a maximum period of 90 days if they satisfy norms as per this section of the act and have to inform the board for permission, taking account of AD and consent should be reviewed fortnightly along with planning for community-based treatment.
http://www.amhonline.org/article.asp?issn=2589- 9171;year=2018;volume=19;issue=1;spage=9;epage=14;aulast=Neredu
