Mental health and mental capacity law for social workers : an introduction /
Godefroy, Simon,
Mental health and mental capacity law for social workers : an introduction / Simon Godefroy. - 192 pages. - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .
Many social work students find the study of mental health legislation a complex and at times challenging process. Acts of law can seem irrelevant and far-removed from everyday practice and the person-centred approach that many social workers take. This book introduces students to the fundamental principles of mental health law and how they can be applied to everyday practice. There are clear introductions to key Acts such as the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act as well as the relevant Codes of Practice.
Specialized.
9781446282793 (pbk.) : £19.99
Mental health laws--Great Britain.
Mentally ill--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Social workers--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Law.
Law.
344.4'1'044
Mental health and mental capacity law for social workers : an introduction / Simon Godefroy. - 192 pages. - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .
Many social work students find the study of mental health legislation a complex and at times challenging process. Acts of law can seem irrelevant and far-removed from everyday practice and the person-centred approach that many social workers take. This book introduces students to the fundamental principles of mental health law and how they can be applied to everyday practice. There are clear introductions to key Acts such as the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act as well as the relevant Codes of Practice.
Specialized.
9781446282793 (pbk.) : £19.99
Mental health laws--Great Britain.
Mentally ill--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Social workers--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Law.
Law.
344.4'1'044