Monday, 23 April 2012

What is a Public Place?

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I am currently working with a woman who recently had an unfortunate encounter with the Charwood Police. Joan is a single woman in her 50’s. ...
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Sunday, 15 April 2012

Conveyance of Mentally Disordered Patients to Hospital

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An essential part of the role of the Approved Mental Health Professional is to ensure that the person they have just assessed is admitted to...
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Wednesday, 4 April 2012

More Criminal Mental Health Acts

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1. Assisting a detained patient to escape from hospital I last posted on criminal offences created by the Mental Health Act on 15th January...
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Saturday, 17 March 2012

How Do You Section a Dolphin? An AMHP Perspective on Cetacean Sentience

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“There’s no way I’m getting in that ambulance." A recent article on the BBC news website suggests that dolphins should be given...
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Saturday, 10 March 2012

Conversations with Monica: Are People with Mental Disorder Responsible for their Actions?

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I always welcome comments on my blog, even if they are critical (readers, please take note!), and frequently take the time to answer points ...
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Friday, 2 March 2012

A Young Person’s Guide to the Mental Health Act

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It's March. The days are getting longer. Spring is just around the corner. A young man's thoughts turn to -- the Mental Health Act.....
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Friday, 17 February 2012

Nature or Degree

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The Mental Health Act attaches a lot of importance to the concept of “nature or degree” in relation to mental disorder. In fact, the MHA ref...
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