By Hilary Patrick MBE, Honorory Fellowin the School of Law at Edinburgh University

Expert guidance through a legal minefield

"The author is to be congratulated on the production of this very accessible guide which will be of immense value to non-professionals as well as professionals. It sits on my desk as a reference book which I refer to on almost a daily basis"Jan Killeen, Justice Department, Scottish Executive

This book is a comprehensive and up to date guide to mental health law in Scotland, including the far reaching changes brought about by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

Mental health and incapacity law affect not just those subject to compulsory orders, but everyone with a mental health problem, dementia or a learning disability.

This highly practical guide covers every aspect of mental health law, including tribunal procedure, procedures for adults with incapacity, community care, patients’ rights and legal remedies for when things go wrong.

Contents: Introduction. Setting the Scene. Medical Treatment and Care. The Use of Compulsion. The Tribunal. Adults with Incapacity. Community Care. People at Risk. The Impact of Mental Disorders. Discrimination. People with Additional Needs. Carers. Criminal Justice and Mental Disorders. Regulation of Care. When Things Go Wrong. Appendices.

Bibliographic detail

ISBN/ISSN: 978 1 84592 062 3
Publication Date: Oct 06
Format: Paperback
Availability: In print