scholarly journals The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: civil legislation

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 381-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay D. G. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Scottish Parliament ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
Health Legislation

In March 2003 the Scottish Parliament passed the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act. The major civil provisions of this new mental health legislation are due to commence in October 2005 and are described here. It is essential that all psychiatrists working in Scotland become familiar with these provisions.

scholarly journals Changing mental health legislation in the UK

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Zigmond
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Health Legislation

Following devolution, the mental health acts of the constituent countries of the UK are diverging in their provisions. This editorial describes three significant differences between the new Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, which came into effect in Scotland in 2005, and the Mental Health Act 2007 for England and Wales.

scholarly journals New mental health legislation in Scotland

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Early Data ◽  
Monitoring Data ◽  
Compulsory Treatment ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
Health Legislation

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 was implemented in October 2005. This article summarises the main features of the Act and its differences from previous legislation. The Act was intended to provide a more flexible range of interventions, including compulsory treatment in the community. It also introduced a number of new safeguards. These are described and early data on their impact are presented. Some provisions of the Act are time-consuming and cumbersome, but there is evidence that psychiatrists are committed to its principles and this is borne out by early monitoring data. Some aspects of the Act are being reviewed at the time of writing.

Out to Pasture: A Case for the Retirement of Canadian Mental Health Legislation

1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Consumer Involvement ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
Health Legislation

The emergence of new adult guardianship and related legislation and systems in British Columbia, Ontario, and other jurisdictions has generated questions about the utility of separate mental health legislation. Mental health statutes are the descendents of legislation that once created and regulated separate institutions and systems for the insane (later known as the mentally diseased and, more recently, the mentally ill). Such legislation is no longer consistent with the dominant community care and treatment strategies in the mental health field and the growing trend to recognize and respect consumer involvement in care and treatment decision making. Emerging legislation in the guardianship field makes provision for a range of options and mechanisms that can replace separate mental health statutes (e.g., general consent to health care legislation, and provision for enduring powers of attorney of the person and Ulysses agreements) and produce a new and more effective legal framework for the provision of mental health care and treatment.

scholarly journals An overview of mental health legislation in Singapore

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger C. Ho ◽  
Cyrus S. Ho ◽  
Nusrat Khan ◽  
Ee Heok Kua
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mental Capacity ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Mental Capacity Act ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
The Relationship

This article summarises the development of mental health legislation in Singapore in three distinctive periods: pre-1965; 1965–2007 and 2007 onwards. It highlights the origin of mental health legislation and the relationship between mental health services and legislation in Singapore. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 and Mental Capacity Act 2008 are described in detail.

scholarly journals Knowledge of mental health legislation in Ghana: a case of the use of certificate of urgency in mental health care

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reindolf Anokye ◽  
Enoch Acheampong ◽  
Naomi Gyamfi ◽  
Amy Budu-Ainooson ◽  
Ernest Appiah Kyei
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Health Legislation

scholarly journals Recent changes in mental health legislation and government policy in psychiatric care in Australia

1995 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 293-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Boerma ◽  
Robert Hayes ◽  
Alissa Moen ◽  
Anthony T. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
New South ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Health Legislation

There have been a number of recent changes in mental health care legislation in Australia some of which mirror the changes that have occurred in the UK. These are reviewed within the context of the differing health care system in Australia and with particular reference to the State of New South Wales.

scholarly journals Significance of mental health legislation for successful primary care for mental health and community mental health services: A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Getinet Ayano
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Legislation ◽  
Health Legislation

Background: Mental health legislation (MHL) is required to ensure a regulatory framework for mental health services and other providers of treatment and care, and to ensure that the public and people with a mental illness are afforded protection from the often-devastating consequences of mental illness.Aims: To provide an overview of evidence on the significance of MHL for successful primary care for mental health and community mental health servicesMethod: A qualitative review of the literature on the significance of MHL for successful primary care for mental health and community mental health services was conducted.Results: In many countries, especially in those who have no MHL, people do not have access to basic mental health care and treatment they require. One of the major aims of MHL is that all people with mental disorders should be provided with treatment based on the integration of mental health care services into the primary healthcare (PHC). In addition, MHL plays a crucial role in community integration of persons with mental disorders, the provision of care of high quality, the improvement of access to care at community level. Community-based mental health care further improves access to mental healthcare within the city, to have better health and mental health outcomes, and better quality of life, increase acceptability, reduce associated social stigma and human rights abuse, prevent chronicity and physical health comorbidity will likely to be detected early and managed.Conclusion: Mental health legislation plays a crucial role in community integration of persons with mental disorders, integration of mental health at primary health care, the provision of care of high quality and the improvement of access to care at community level. It is vital and essential to have MHL for every country.

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