A readable and practical guide to how the law applies to people with dementia, from diagnosis to end-of-life. This book will appeal to clinicians and practitioners that work with patients with dementia, including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurses, social workers and advocates.
A 'how to' book guiding clinicians through the mental health legislation they need to understand and use in their daily practice, covering the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent amendments. This fifth edition incorporates new acts such as the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019.