John E.B. Myers
Mental Health Law in a Nutshell
Mental Health Law in a Nutshell
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Mental illness and intellectual disability impact 20% of Americans, with personal, legal, and policy implications. This Nutshell covers diagnosis, expert testimony, civil commitment, competency to stand trial, insanity defense, competencies, ethical/legal issues, discrimination, and financial and medical benefits for disabled persons.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 275 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2022
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
Mental illness and intellectual disability, once referred to as mental retardation, profoundly impact a significant portion of the American population, affecting 20% of individuals. These conditions not only have profound personal consequences for patients and their families but also have far-reaching legal and policy implications for society as a whole. This Nutshell serves as an introduction to the diverse realm of criminal and civil issues in mental health law. It delves into various aspects, such as the diagnosis of mental illness, the role of expert testimony in legal proceedings, civil commitment procedures, assessing competence to stand trial, understanding the insanity defense, exploring different competencies, addressing ethical and legal challenges faced by mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice, combating discrimination against individuals with mental illness, and exploring financial and medical benefits available for individuals with disabilities. By examining these complex issues, this Nutshell aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical landscape surrounding mental health and intellectual disability in the United States.
Dimension: 187 x 124 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781685610395
Edition number: 3 Revised edition
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