Code of Practice: Mental Health Act, 1983 - Softcover

Dept.of Health

 
9780113221110: Code of Practice: Mental Health Act, 1983

Synopsis

The very latest guidance notes for all professionals involved with the social and medical care of the mentally ill have been provided in the new edition of the Code of Practice (Mental Health Act 1983), published by TSO in March. This very latest edition and essential reference from the Department of Health provides guidance to registered medical practitioners, managers and staff of hospitals and mental nursing homes and approved social workers on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Mental Health Act 1983. It should also be considered by others working in health and social services (including the independent and voluntary sectors), and by the police.

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Synopsis

The legal framework that managers, doctors, nurses, social workers and the police must follow is set by the Mental Health Act 1983. This code of practice gives guidance on how the Act should be applied.

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ISBN 10:  0113222769 ISBN 13:  9780113222766
Publisher: TSO, 1999
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