Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
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A critical review of patients under Section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act of 1983.
BACKGROUND Patients who suffer from mental illness within the definition of the Mental Health Act of 1983 and present a risk to themselves, to other people or at risk of self neglect or deterioration, can be detained under section. Section 5(2) applies for patients who are already admitted to hospital and express their wish to leave against medical advice. It requires the recommendation of one ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Bulletin of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
سال: 1986
ISSN: 0140-0789,2514-9954
DOI: 10.1192/s0140078900028182