Mental health law in a nutshell /

Mental health law is a unique body of statutory and case law intended to protect and assist citizens with mental illness. This Nutshell describes this important field of law. Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous pe...

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Main Author: Myers, John E. B.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, 2019
Edition:Second edition
Series:Nutshell series
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Summary:Mental health law is a unique body of statutory and case law intended to protect and assist citizens with mental illness. This Nutshell describes this important field of law. Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons
Physical Description:xvii, 253 pages ; 19 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781684674787 (pbk.)
1684674786 (pbk.)