Mental Capacity Act manual

Description:

"The new 3rd edition of the Mental Capacity Act Manual explains the scope of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and makes clear the interaction between the Act and the Mental Health Act 2007. It explains the responsibilities of the new Court of Protection, its Rules, and its role in dealing with care and treatment disputes making sure that any technical detail can be fully understood. This essential guide helps to ensure an understanding of the different powers and duties related to clinical scenarios and explains how each person involved in the care of the mentally incapacitated will be affected by the Act." -- Publisher's information.

subjects: Capacity and disability,  Commitment and detention,  Great Britain,  Mental health laws,  Mentally ill,  Human Rights,  Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Great Britain),  Legislation & jurisprudence,  Mental Competency,  Medical Legislation

Places: England,  Wales