Which section of the Mental Health Act refers to detention based on information from an ambulance officer?

The correct section that refers to detention based on information from an ambulance officer is Section 20 of the Mental Health Act. This particular section outlines the grounds under which an individual may be detained in a mental health facility when they are in urgent need of care or treatment, particularly where immediate risks or concerns about the individual's mental health state are identified.

In practice, if an ambulance officer assesses a person and determines that they pose a significant risk to themselves or others due to a suspected mental health condition, they can use the criteria in Section 20 to facilitate the individual’s detention and subsequent assessment by a qualified mental health professional. This provision is critical in ensuring that individuals receive timely and appropriate care in emergency situations where they cannot be safely managed outside of a medical setting.

This highlights the role of ambulance officers in the mental health care continuum and recognizes the importance of their professional judgment in situations where immediate action is required. Other sections, while relevant to different conditions or aspects of mental health law, do not specifically address the involvement of ambulance officers in detention circumstances.