Principles of Mental Health Law and Policy
Philip Fennell editor Peter Bartlett editor Jean McHale editor Lawrence Gostin editor Ronald D Mackay editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:25th Mar '10
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Principles of Mental Health Law provides a comprehensive account of the law concerning mental health in England and Wales. From the historical backdrop to the current law in the area it provides detailed examination of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the changes introduced by the new Mental Health Act 2007. The regulation of care and treatment in hospital and the community is explored. The book also goes beyond the legislation to explore the legal and regulatory challenges in the area of mental health in a range of areas from confidentiality and privacy to causation and limitation. The chapters are written by leading national and international authorities in the area of mental health.
It combines in depth, stimulating and broad analysis such as the excellent introductory "History and Context of Mental Health Law and Policy" with chapters of detailed practical application... extremely worthwhile * Bill Leason Mental Health Law Partner - Hempsons *
This impressive and wide-ranging work will be of value to lawyers and other mental health practitioners, policy-makers, and academics seeking to navigate this complex field. * Helen Mountfield QC, Matrix Chambers *
A rich resource for both practitioners and academics as well as laymen. * Phillip Taylor MBE, Richmond Green Chambers *
This book provides an extremely helpful digest of recent academic thinking and writing about the way society treats some of its most vulnerable members. Practitioners will benefit from its careful analysis of the law and changes within it. * David Hewitt, Partner (Healthcare), Weightmans LLP *
Principles of Mental Health Law and Policy is vital for anyone with an interest in the entire mechanics of mental health practice. The book accomplishes its ambitious and diverse aims, ensuring that readers from a range of backgrounds gain something of value from it. Its broad readership can look forward to future editions. * John Fanning, Medical Law Review *
ISBN: 9780199279364
Dimensions: 252mm x 178mm x 55mm
Weight: 1833g
1104 pages