Mental Health Law in Nursing: 1653 (Transforming Nursing Practice Series) - Softcover

Richard Murphy; Philip Wales

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857257617 ISBN 13: 9780857257611

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2013

Synopsis

Mental health nursing students need to understand their legal duties towards all clients, including specific laws for care of detained patients. This book is a clear guide to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice which explains the specific duties, responsibilities and powers of mental health nurses and the care of detained patients in particular. It explains the most frequently encountered parts of the Act and Code and clarifies common misunderstandings. It also gives an introduction to other major legal considerations that mental health nursing students need to know so equipping them to be fit for registration.

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About the Author

Philip Wales is currently a senior manager working for the Care Quality Commission. Between 2004 and 2009 he was employed as a regional director in the Mental Health Act Commission. Before specialising in Mental Health Act regulation, Philip held senior management positions within the NHS in the mental health and acute hospital sectors. He trained and qualified as a mental health nurse in 1987 and has undertaken advanced nurse training. He is a trained counsellor and systemic psychotherapist. He has degrees in nursing and complementary health studies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0857257617
• ISBN 13: 9780857257611
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208