The approved mental health professional's guide to mental health law /
Brown, Robert, 1949-
The approved mental health professional's guide to mental health law / Robert Brown. - Fifth edition - xiv, 258 pages ; 24 cm. - Post-qualifying social work practice . - Post-qualifying social work practice. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and definitions of mental disorder -- Civil admissions, guardianship and community treatment orders -- Relatives and carers -- The role of the approved mental health professional -- Patients concerned in criminal proceedings -- Consent to treatment and mental capacity -- Mental health tribunals and hospital managers' reviews -- The care quality commission for england and the healthcare inspectorate wales -- Other relevant legislation -- The human rights act 1998 -- The deprivation of liberty safeguards.
The move from mental health social worker to approved social worker requires a detailed grasp of the law in practice. This book explains the relevant law and talks about changes that may come with the reform of the Mental Health Act 1983. It is suitable for social workers studying for the Mental Health Social Work Award.
9781526450289
2019946417
Psychiatric social work--Practice--Law and legislation--England.
Psychiatric social work--Practice--Law and legislation--Wales.
Mental health laws--England.
Mental health laws--Wales.
Social work with people with mental disabilities--Practice--Law and legislation--England.
Social work with people with mental disabilities--Practice --Law and legislation--Wales.
HV690.G7 / .WM33 2020
344.420440243613 / B812t
The approved mental health professional's guide to mental health law / Robert Brown. - Fifth edition - xiv, 258 pages ; 24 cm. - Post-qualifying social work practice . - Post-qualifying social work practice. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and definitions of mental disorder -- Civil admissions, guardianship and community treatment orders -- Relatives and carers -- The role of the approved mental health professional -- Patients concerned in criminal proceedings -- Consent to treatment and mental capacity -- Mental health tribunals and hospital managers' reviews -- The care quality commission for england and the healthcare inspectorate wales -- Other relevant legislation -- The human rights act 1998 -- The deprivation of liberty safeguards.
The move from mental health social worker to approved social worker requires a detailed grasp of the law in practice. This book explains the relevant law and talks about changes that may come with the reform of the Mental Health Act 1983. It is suitable for social workers studying for the Mental Health Social Work Award.
9781526450289
2019946417
Psychiatric social work--Practice--Law and legislation--England.
Psychiatric social work--Practice--Law and legislation--Wales.
Mental health laws--England.
Mental health laws--Wales.
Social work with people with mental disabilities--Practice--Law and legislation--England.
Social work with people with mental disabilities--Practice --Law and legislation--Wales.
HV690.G7 / .WM33 2020
344.420440243613 / B812t