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I would also have thought that it was possible to have this jerk sectioned under the mental health act. Proving that he is a danger to himself and others would be no problem. I think the proving of an unsound mental state would be difficult though. When people refuse to be treated it may simply be a case of because 'I don't want to.' Unfortunately I don't want to does not reflect an unsound mind and this is where the problem would lie. If he had made an admission that he was phobic of treatment, then a section would be possible. Two qualified health professionals have to sign on the dotted line in order to procure a mental health section. It is quite clear in the act that the mental health has to be causing a danger. One of the signitories is usually the GP the other is normally the Psychiatrist on call at the time of the section. They may be unable to prove that this is a mental health case, as it is actually his physical health that is causing the problem. I have a feeling that this man is very careful in what he says to health professionals and would never admit anything which may be construed as poor mental health. Although in my book, he is obviously disturbed.