| Mental Health Law for Nurses Contributor(s): Dimond, Bridgit C. (Author), Barker, F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0632039892 ISBN-13: 9780632039890 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $80.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health |
| Dewey: 344.410 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.82" W x 9.56" (1.00 lbs) 212 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
