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A clinician's brief guide to the Mental Health Act

This is a 'how to' book guiding clinicians through the mental health legislation that they need in their daily practice. It includes practical advice on detaining and treating patients, civil and court detentions, community treatment orders, consent to treatment and giving written and oral evidence for Mental Health Tribunals.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 146 pages

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