Principles of mental health law and policy
Principles of mental health law and policy
About this book
This text provides a comprehensive account of the law concerning mental health in England and Wales. Written and edited by a leading group of national and international authorities, it presents a detailed examination of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the changes introduced by the new Mental Health Act 2007.
Subjects
Mental health lawsMentally illCommitment and detentionInsanity (Law)Mental health laws, great britainMental health servicesMedical policyLegislation & jurisprudenceHealth PolicyLegislation as TopicMental DisordersTherapyMentally Disabled PersonsMentally Ill PersonsGreat BritainGreat britain.Mentally ill persons--legislation & jurisprudenceMentally disabled persons--legislation & jurisprudenceMental disorders--therapyMental health services--legislation & jurisprudenceMental health laws--great britainMentally ill--commitment and detentionMentally ill--commitment and detention--great britainInsanity (law)--great britain