The pocketbook guide to Mental Capacity Act assessments
Barcham, Claire
The pocketbook guide to Mental Capacity Act assessments - xiii, 194 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Cover note: "A quick and easy guide for AMHPs, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, police, social workers".
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-179) and index.
Liberty protection safeguards; Mental capacity and best interests; Deprivation of liberty; Tools and checklists for individuals and organisations.
The busy mental capacity practitioner, whether an AMHP, social worker, nurse or from other health professions who encounter vulnerable service users, will find this guide invaluable for efficiently locating the information they need to complete an assessment, supported with a working knowledge of the law.
9780335262083
Mental health laws
Mental disorders
Legislation
Social workers
WM 32.
The pocketbook guide to Mental Capacity Act assessments - xiii, 194 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Cover note: "A quick and easy guide for AMHPs, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, police, social workers".
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-179) and index.
Liberty protection safeguards; Mental capacity and best interests; Deprivation of liberty; Tools and checklists for individuals and organisations.
The busy mental capacity practitioner, whether an AMHP, social worker, nurse or from other health professions who encounter vulnerable service users, will find this guide invaluable for efficiently locating the information they need to complete an assessment, supported with a working knowledge of the law.
9780335262083
Mental health laws
Mental disorders
Legislation
Social workers
WM 32.