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RecordNumber
34072
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Author
Dimond, Bridgit.
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Title
The legal aspects of mental capacity
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Author Statement
Bridgit Dimond
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Publication
Blackwell Pub.
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Collation
p. ; cm.
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Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Contents
Introduction: anatomy of the act and the terms -- Legal and professional background -- Human rights and statutory principles for governing decision making -- Definition of mental incapacity -- Best interests -- Lasting powers of attorney -- Court of protection, deputies and office of public guardian -- Independent mental capacity advocates -- Advance decisions -- Research -- Protection and accountability -- Children and young persons -- Mental capacity and mental disorder -- Organ and tissue removal and retention -- The informal carer -- Wales -- Implementation, resources, and code of practice
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Subject
Mental health laws - Great Britain,Capacity and disability - Great Britain,Mental Competency - Great Britain,Informed Consent - Great Britain
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ADDED ENTRIES
TI
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LC Class
KD
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LC Number
737
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LC CutterNumber
.D56
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LC Date
2008
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LC NO
KD 737 .D56 2008
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Published_Year
2008
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