Mental Health Law for Nurses
Bridgit C. Dimond
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Description for Mental Health Law for Nurses
Paperback. This text presents the impact of mental health law on nurses. Topics covered include: the code of practice and other guidance; definitions, medical recommendations and implications; admission to hospital; mentally disordered offenders; and information provision to patient and nearest relative. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 line illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFG; LNB; LNTJ; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. Weight in Grams: 436.
In the UK, treatment of the mentally ill is governed by two major pieces of legislation: the Mental Health Act (of 1983) and the Code of Practice (S.118), published in 1990 and reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State. Because nurses in any speciality may encounter patients suffering from mental disorder, it is extremely useful that they have an understanding of the legal principles involved. Mental Health Law for Nurses provides such an introduction and practical guide to the law and directives embodied in treatment of persons exhibiting mental disorder. Additionally, for those nurses specialising in direct care of the ... Read more
In the UK, treatment of the mentally ill is governed by two major pieces of legislation: the Mental Health Act (of 1983) and the Code of Practice (S.118), published in 1990 and reviewed periodically by the Secretary of State. Because nurses in any speciality may encounter patients suffering from mental disorder, it is extremely useful that they have an understanding of the legal principles involved. Mental Health Law for Nurses provides such an introduction and practical guide to the law and directives embodied in treatment of persons exhibiting mental disorder. Additionally, for those nurses specialising in direct care of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
212
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780632039890
SKU
V9780632039890
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Bridgit C. Dimond
Bridgit C. Dimond is a Barrister-at-Law and Emeritus Professor at the University of Glamorgan. She is author of Mental Health Law for Nurses and Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy.
Reviews for Mental Health Law for Nurses
"It is a wonder we have managed so long without such a book. It is easy to imagine Mental Health Law for Nurses becoming a standard text if not the standard text on the subject." Tony Gillam, Nursing Times, 1996 "Mental Health Law for Nurses is well and worthily recommended in this difficult area of care." ... Read more