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Evaluate critically the role of and the relationship between professionals and lay- persons in the process of civil admissions under the mental health act 1983?
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LAW OF MENTAL HEALTH AND CARE IN THE COMMUNITY QUESTION 3 Evaluate critically the role of and the relationship between professionals and lay- persons in the process of civil admissions under the mental health act 1983? The present law relating to the care and treatment of mentally disordered people in England and Wales is contained in the Mental Health Act 1983. This consolidated the MHA 1959 with the substantial amendments made by the Mental Health (amendments) Act 1982. The process of civil admissions under the MHA 1983 may be viewed as an infringement of ones freedom. However, the state's justification of this is the need to protect either the individuals concerned or to protect others in society. 1Price states that; 'a clear dichotomy should be created between parens patriae (detentions in the best interests of the individual himself) and police power (detentions for the protection of others) commitments! Many people with mental health problems receive...
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