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National Minimum Standards for patients liable to be detained under the 1983 Mental Health Act in an independent hospital
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, HEWITT David
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 115, May 2002, p.28.
- Publisher:
- MIND
The National Minimum Standards for mental health establishments came into effect on 1 April 2002. Considers some of the key provisions that will affect patients detained under the 1983 Mental Health Act.
Consent to treatment by medication under the 1983 Mental Health Act
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 102, March 2000, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- MIND
One of the most important innovations in the 1983 Mental Health Act (MHA) was the regulation of treatment for mental disorder for non-consenting patients detained under Part IV of Act. This article outlines the legal issues surrounding the crucial areas of consent and capacity.