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Item detailsHome > Nursing > Specialty Nursing > Psychiatric LAW, VALUES AND PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 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; and 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.
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