Neil Hickman, Christine Hutchison

The Mental Health Tribunal (eBook, ePUB)

An Essential Guide

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This accessible and practical guide de-mystifies the Mental Health Tribunal for health and social care professionals. Written by a mental health lawyer and a MHT Panel member, it offers essential explanations of all stages of the MHT proceedings, from initial application to the final decision. The book also provides answers to frequently asked questions and provides top tips to help guide through the whole process.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781529756388
• Artikelnr.: 60534595

Autorenporträt

Neil Hickmanis a specialist mental health solicitor and a member of the Law Society Mental Health Panel. He also holds a Diploma and Masters in Social Work and previously worked as a mental health social worker (ASW and AMHP) and mental health team manager. He is a visiting lecturer in law at the University of Hertfordshire and also provides post-qualifying legal training to mental health professionals.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1: History and Legal Context
Chapter 2: Applications and References to the Tribunal
Chapter 3: What Powers and Duties Do the Tribunal Have?
Chapter 4: Who is on the Tribunal Panel and What are their Roles?
Chapter 5: Who Should Attend the Tribunal Hearing and Why?
Chapter 6: How do Tribunals Apply the Law?
Chapter 7: Preparing Written Evidence
Chapter 8: Pre-Hearing Matters
Chapter 9: What Happens At The Hearing?
Chapter 10: The Welfare of the Patient
Chapter 11: Decisions, Reviews, Appeals: Disagreements and Complaints
Recommended Further Reading and Online Resources
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation, Statutory Materials and Guidance