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A Guide to Relevant Sections of the Mental Health Act 1983

D L Martin, Gordon Muir Giles

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This article provides a guide to those sections of the Mental Health Act 1983 which are relevant to occupational therapists. Amendments to the previous Acts are specified under the headings of applications of the Act, admission procedures, powers of the courts and Home Secretary, and consent to treatment. The duties of the Mental Health Act Commission and the Mental Health Review Tribunal are also outlined. The authors conclude that the Act embodies more stringent criteria to safeguard patients' rights.

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This article provides a guide to those sections of the Mental Health Act 1983 which are relevant to occupational therapists. Amendments to the previous Acts are specified under the headings of applications of the Act, admission procedures, powers of the courts and Home Secretary, and consent to treatment. The duties of the Mental Health Act Commission and the Mental Health Review Tribunal are also outlined. The authors conclude that the Act embodies more stringent criteria to safeguard patients' rights.

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This article provides a guide to those sections of the Mental Health Act 1983 which are relevant to occupational therapists. Amendments to the previous Acts are specified under the headings of applications of the Act, admission procedures, powers of the courts and Home Secretary, and consent to treatment. The duties of the Mental Health Act Commission and the Mental Health Review Tribunal are also outlined. The authors conclude that the Act embodies more stringent criteria to safeguard patients' rights.

Key concepts: Tribunal, Mental Health Act, Commission, Mental health, Law, Mental health law, Psychology, Political science

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