NEET PG Medical – 2020 – Question – 78
The Magistrate can detain the maximum number of days for a mentally ill person as per mental health care is
a) 30 days
b) 90 days
c) 50 days
d) 100 days
Correct Answer – A
Ans: A. 30 days
* If the Magistrate is satisfied that it is necessary to detain the alleged mentally ill person in a psychiatric hospital, he passes a Reception Order (order for admission and detention), which is valid for 30 days. If he is not satisfied, he may refuse the application, giving his reasons in writing, a copy of which is supplied to the applicant.
* Admission Under Special Circumstance
– A mentally ill person may not be able to express his willingness for admission as a voluntary patient, Such person can be admitted in a psychiatric hospital (psychiatric nursing home) for a period of 90 days if an application is made by a relatives and friends.
