A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Health Act
Title | A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Health Act PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Zigmond |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 169 |
Release | 2022-06-09 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1009184822 |
A 'how to' book guiding clinicians through the mental health legislation that they need to understand and use in their daily practice, covering the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments. This revised and updated edition incorporates new acts, such as the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019. It also covers the findings and implications from Professor Sir Simon Wessely's 2018 review of the Mental Health Act in a new chapter. Written by two leading psychiatrists with many years of experience in using the mental health legislation and in running mental health law courses, this book outlines how changes to statutes and case law have a direct bearing on day-to-day psychiatric practice and why it is important that clinicians of all disciplines have access to and understand the legislation. This is the go-to guide for all clinicians, doctors and nurses working in mental health services.
A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Capacity Act
Title | A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Capacity Act PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Branton |
Publisher | RCPsych Publications |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2013-04 |
Genre | Mental health laws |
ISBN | 9781908020635 |
This easy-to-read book guides clinicians through the parts of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 that they need to understand and use in their daily practice. This act now gives clinicians the authority to provide medical care and treatment to people (over 16 years) who lack the capacity to consent for themselves.
A Clinician's Brief Guide to Dementia and the Law
Title | A Clinician's Brief Guide to Dementia and the Law PDF eBook |
Author | Nick Brindle |
Publisher | RCPsych Publications |
Pages | 191 |
Release | 2023-08-03 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1009453912 |
Dementia is a topic of enormous medical, legal and ethical importance with considerable human and economic cost. Its importance grows with the change in demographics of the aging population and that people with dementia receive care in a wide range of settings. The legal and ethical problems raised in treating patients with dementia are diverse and complex and are dealt with by many practitioners on a daily basis. This book is a 'how-to' guide to understanding how the law applies to people with dementia, from diagnosis through to end-of-life. It explores the practical problems that people experience, and practitioners face, giving an accurate account of statute, court cases and other inquiries, to give readers an up-to-date account of the law and how it applies in this area. An essential read for clinicians and practitioners that work with patients with dementia, including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurses, social workers and advocates.
A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Health Act (3rd Edn)
Title | A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Health Act (3rd Edn) PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Zigmond |
Publisher | |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781909726253 |
A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Health Act
Title | A Clinician's Brief Guide to the Mental Health Act PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Zigmond |
Publisher | RCPsych Publications |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Mental health laws |
ISBN | 9781908020505 |
This is an easy-to-read guide to understanding those parts of the Mental Health Act 2007 which clinicians need in their daily practice. It covers civil and court detentions, community treatment orders, consent to treatment and giving written and oral evidence for Mental Health Tribunals.
Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practices
Title | Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practices PDF eBook |
Author | John C. Norcross |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 337 |
Release | 2016-11-18 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0190621931 |
The second edition of Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practices is the concise, practitioner-friendly guide to applying EBPs in mental health.
Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care
Title | Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care PDF eBook |
Author | Gautam Gulati |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2021-01-26 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1119653568 |
Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care is a practical, quick reference guide to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general practice. Providing algorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines, this easy-to-use resource helps busy medical and healthcare professionals quickly assess mental health problems, make informed treatment decisions, and understand when referrals to specialist mental health services are appropriate. Drawing from their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and authoritative guidance on a wide range of common psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special considerations. Unique visual management algorithms define assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management for each condition, including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Psychosis, Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information on medication choices and counselling strategies is found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide: Conforms to the diagnostic criteria in the current edition of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases Contains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines Explores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue Outlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy Includes appendices covering commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness Features numerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools for General Practitioners Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care is a much-needed resource for medical students and trainees, physicians and healthcare professionals in general practice, nurse practitioners, and practitioners in other fields such as urgent care and emergency medicine.