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Title details for Mental Health Law in a Nutshell by John E. B. Myers - Available

Mental Health Law in a Nutshell

by John E. B. Myers
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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.

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Series: Nutshells Publisher: West Academic Publishing Edition: 3

Kindle Book

  • Release date: April 28, 2022

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  • ISBN: 9781685610395
  • Release date: April 28, 2022

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  • ISBN: 9781685610395
  • File size: 282 KB
  • Release date: April 28, 2022

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Kindle Book
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subjects

Law Nonfiction

Languages

English

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.

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Law Nonfiction