Mental Health Law for Nurses

Download or read book Mental Health Law for Nurses written by Bridgit C. Dimond and published by Blackwell Publishing. This book was released on 1996-04-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 mentally ill or handicapped, this book provides an easy reference and relevance to their daily practice.