Mental health nurses need to work within the law to ensure good,
legal care for their patients, while at the same time being guided
by appropriate values. This practical handbook for mental health
nurses offers an accessible and invaluable guide to mental health
law and values based practice.
Written in an accessible and friendly way, the book covers the
different stages of mental healthcare delivery in a range of
healthcare settings. The book includes guidance on: The Human
Rights Act The Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Deprivation of Liberty
safeguards The revised Mental Health Act Admitting people to
hospital Discharging people into the community Working with those
in care homes Working with children and young people The chapters
include case studies based on real life, to show how nurses can
deal with complex and daunting scenarios in practice. The book
includes clear explanations of all relevant legislation as well as
step-by-step guidance on how to deal with situations where mental
health law applies.
This book is suitable for those preparing to qualify as well as
those already qualified and working in a range of healthcare
settings. An essential text, this book will empower nurses to
practise with confidence.
""I welcome this book as its integration of values based
practice and legislation into the complex world of decision making
in mental health services clarifies many issues. This book is sure
to become essential reading for students of mental health
nursing."
Ian Hulatt, Mental Health Advisor, Royal College of Nursing UK
"This is an invaluable guide for all professionals working in
mental health services, written by two people who have unparalleled
understanding of mental health and mental capacity law. It should
help practitioners understand both the intricacies of the law and
how to retain a person-centred approach when applying it."
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive, Mind
"An impressive and enlightening book that spans law, ethics,
values and practice. With the help of realistic scenarios it
explains and applies the law with clarity and great practical
understanding. It will inform and reassure those struggling with
the often painful dilemmas confronted over the course of providing
nursing care to service users with mental disabilities."
Genevra Richardson, Professor of Law, King's College London,
UK
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