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4) The clinical team have sought the first recommendation for Section 3 and intend to
commence treatment with psychotropic medication in due course.
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5) Mr. Cordell displayed no insight into his mental health difficulties and sought to
minimise his actions prior to the current admission.
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6)As to the degree of the mental disorder, the patient's evidence 6.1) was tangential.
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6.2) Guarded.
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6.3) clear thought disorder.
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7) Dr Greensides told the panel that he had looked at Mr. Cordell's website which indicated
the presence of thought disorder.
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8) The panel asked Mr. Cordell about a telephone conversation with Mr. Appadoo which is
detailed in the social circumstances report; the patient is alleged to have used foul and
threatening language throughout the conversation.
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9) Mr. Cordell did not dispute the telephone conversation and sought to minimise his
actions stating that the content was out of context.
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10) He was unable to contain his thoughts on the question posed as to whether, reflecting
on the matter now, he thought his response was inappropriate.
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11) The nursing evidence in contrast to the panel's observation, indicated that the patient
has not exhibited any psychotic symptoms.
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12) On a positive note there has been some improvement in the patient's presentation
overall as he is no longer challenging, irritable or confrontational.
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7 5. The detention is justified in the interests of the patient's health, safety and
the protection of others
As to the patient's health, the professional evidence indicated that
psychotropic medication is to be commenced and the patient's response to
treatment is to. be monitored. The clinical view is that a period of treatment is