scholarly journals Mental Health Act Commission

1989 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 309-310
Author(s):  
Louis Blom-Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
The Third ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Secretary Of State ◽  
Natural Outcome ◽  
And Function ◽  
Role And Function

A review of the role and function of the Mental Health Act Commission is a natural outcome of the first five years experience of its workings. By the Autumn, when the third Biennial Report will be published, the new direction and operation of the Commission will be determined by the Secretary of State for Health on the basis of the recommendations of the review. It is too early to indicate the changes that are likely to be wrought by this development. It is possible, however, to reflect on the activities to date.

scholarly journals The Mental Health Act 1983 Draft Code of Practice: Mental Health Act Commission's Discussion Paper on Consent to Treatment

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 220-222
Author(s):  
Lord Colville
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Journal ◽  
British Medical Journal ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Draft Code ◽  
Code Of Practice ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Consent To Treatment ◽  
And Function

Professor Bluglass has recently written in the Bulletin on this subject. Articles have also appeared in the British Medical Journal by Dr Hamilton and Professor Kendell. Comments were invited on both documents: to the DHSS on the Code and to MHAC on their paper. To judge by the articles referred to, clarification of the background to and function of both documents is urgently needed.

scholarly journals Managing returns to prison from medium-secure services: qualitative study

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah-Jayne Leonard ◽  
Caroline Sanders ◽  
Jennifer J. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Criminal Courts ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Admissions Criteria ◽  
And Function ◽  
Role And Function

Background Little is known about factors that influence discharge decision-making for people admitted to medium-secure services from prison, particularly for those who are returned to prison following treatment. Aims To explore the organisational influences on care pathways through medium-secure services for those admitted from prison. Method We recruited 24 clinicians via purposive and snowball sampling; 13 shared their experiences via a focus group, and 11 shared their experiences via individual semi-structured interviews. A thematic analysis was conducted, producing three overarching themes: maintenance of throughput and service provision, class of two systems, and desirable and undesirable patients. Results Data indicated external factors that direct and, at times, limit clinicians’ pathway decisions, including commissioning criteria and legal status under the Mental Health Act 1983 and within the criminal courts system (i.e. whether on remand or sentenced). These factors also influence how clinicians view the role and function of medium-secure services within the wider forensic mental health system, and therefore the types of patients that are deemed ‘appropriate’ for continued treatment when making discretionary pathway decisions. Conclusions There remains a deficit in adequate resources to meet the mental health needs of prisoners who are admitted to medium-secure services. To meet the clinical need of all admissions, criteria for prolonged treatment in medium-secure services needs to be reconsidered, and it is likely that provision for the medium-secure hospital estate will need to increase substantially if effective rehabilitation of those who transfer from prison is to take place.

scholarly journals Credibility and resource

1989 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 585-586
Author(s):  
Brian Lillington
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
And Function

This article examines the background to the Mental Health Act Commission, its structure and function, and claims that its key resource is the skill and experience of its members.

School Counselors and School Psychologists: Collaborating to Ensure Minority Students Receive Appropriate Consideration for Special Educational Programs

2006 ◽  
Vol 10 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0601001
Author(s):  
Maryann Santos de Barona ◽  
Andres Barona
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Minority Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
And Function ◽  
Role And Function ◽  
Growing Population

This article first discusses the challenges in providing psychoeducational services to the rapidly increasing minority populations in the United States, then describes problems encountered by educators. This is followed by a brief elaboration of the role and function of school counselors and school psychologists and how they can facilitate service delivery. Finally, suggestions are provided for meeting the mental health and educational needs of this large and growing population.

Section 48: an underused provision?

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Exworthy ◽  
Janet M. Parrott ◽  
Paul K. Bridges
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Mental Impairment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Secretary Of State

Section 48 of the Mental Health Act, 1983 (MHA) permits the Secretary of State to authorise the removal to hospital of an unsentenced prisoner who is ‘suffering from mental illness or severe mental impairment of a nature or degree which makes it appropriate for him to be detained in a hospital for medical treatment and that he is in urgent need of such treatment’. (Mental Health Act, 1983). Its common usage in the past has been in transfers of unsentenced prisoners from prison to hospital.

scholarly journals Training for approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Brown ◽  
Martin Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Governance ◽  
Educational Aims ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Secretary Of State ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Factual Content ◽  
Event Based ◽  
Continual Learning

The history and meaning of doctors' approval by the Secretary of State under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 is discussed. The definition for approval is examined with relevant rulings on interpretation. Training requisites of such doctors are examined, outlining a framework of educational aims and objectives, with suggestions for delivery. The aims must include direct factual content and also the skills, values and attitudes required for humane and consistent practice. The particular needs of some specific groups and individuals are highlighted. The continual learning for updating skills and knowledge, including event-based learning, audit and reflection, is placed in the context of clinical governance wherein doctors must ensure that they continue to be ‘fit for purpose’. The case is made for ‘nationalisation’ of the syllabus and standards.

scholarly journals Section 75(1) of the Mental Health Act 1983 is compliant with Article 5(4) of the European Convention on Human Rights…just

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (17) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Roger Pezzani ◽  
Stephen Simblet
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
Secretary Of State ◽  
Article 5

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scholarly journals The Mental Health Act Commission

1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 328-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Curran ◽  
William Bingley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Mental Health Act ◽  
And Function ◽  
Development Structure

The aim of this article is to promote a clearer understanding of the Mental Health Commission's development, structure and function. Over recent years, mental health professionals and patients have become more aware of the organisation and its work, although some may remain uncertain about its function and how it fits into the overall care of detained patients. The Commission's fundamental job is to safeguard the well-being and interests of patients detained under the Act. Its remit does not extend to informal patients. Unless otherwise indicated, all statutory references are to the 1983 Mental Health Act.

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