Mental Health Law in Nursing Contributor(s): Murphy, Richard (Author), Wales, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 085725863X ISBN-13: 9780857258632 Publisher: Learning Matters OUR PRICE: $149.15 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health - Law | Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice - Medical | Mental Health |
Dewey: 344 |
LCCN: 2013947938 |
Series: Transforming Nursing Practice |
Physical Information: 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Mental health nursing students need to understand their legal duties towards all clients, including specific laws for care of detained patients. Yet these laws can be comples, confusing, and difficult to relate to the reality of nursing care. This book is a clear guide to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice which explains the specific duties, responsibilities and powers of mental health nurses and the care of detained patients in particular. It explains the most frequently encountered parts of the Act and Code and clarifies common misunderstandings. It outlines dilemmas faced by nurses which may arise from possible conflicting responsibilities. It also gives an introduction to other major legal considerations that mental health nursing students need. Key features:
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Contributor Bio(s): Murphy, Richard: - Richard Murphy is the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act lead for Solent NHS Trust. One of his key roles is to support inpatient and community nursing staff to carry out their practice within the statutory frameworks of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. He qualified as a social worker in 2001 and continues to practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional and a Best Interest Advisor. He qualified with a masters in mental health law in 2012.Wales, Philip: - Philip Wales is a senior manager for the Care Quality Commission and a mental health nurse. Between 2004 and 2009 he was as a regional director in the Mental Health Act Commission. Before specialising in Mental Health Act regulation Philip held senior management positions within the NHS in the mental health and acute hospital sectors. |