Mental Health

A Mental health Review Tribunal (MHRT) is normally the only form of independent body to examine the justification for continuing a patient's detention. The legal representative at a MHRT must be armed not only with an understanding of the procedure but also of the definitions used in psychiatry - exactly what they should find in this guide. Reflecting case law in this area, this new edition also takes account of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and developments in powers of tribunals; pre-hearing procedures; hearing procedures; finance; medical issues; the patient's circumstances after discharge and transfer from special to local NHS hospitals. It contains an entirely new chapter on judicial remedies and includes very useful summary charts on steps in Representation and Admission to hospital. It is practical, taking the reader through all aspects of tribunal procedure.
 
A Mental health Review Tribunal (MHRT) is normally the only form of independent body to examine the justification for continuing a patient's detention. The legal representative at a MHRT must be armed not only with an understanding of the procedure but also of the definitions used in psychiatry - exactly what they should find in this guide. Reflecting case law in this area, this new edition also takes account of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and developments in powers of tribunals; pre-hearing procedures; hearing procedures; finance; medical issues; the patient's circumstances after discharge and transfer from special to local NHS hospitals. It contains an entirely new chapter on judicial remedies and includes very useful summary charts on steps in Representation and Admission to hospital. It is practical, taking the reader through all aspects of tribunal procedure.