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Medical Treatment Without Consent

Aimed at those who wish to specialise in mental health law and tribunal work, this course willl examine when medical treatment can be carried out without consent under the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended, and will provide viewers with a valuable insight into this area of practice.In accordance with the SRA standards for delivery of client services, whereby all practitioners must have “proper regard to your client's mental capacity or other vulnerability...”, this course will also be of interest to all solicitors, irrespective ... See more

52 Users Enrolled

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Detention under Mental Health Law 2007 - Crime

with Steph Barber

The Department of Health’s Code of Practice Mental Health Act 1983 provides guidance to medical practitioners etc on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. This course, delivered by experienced lecturer Steph Barber, will review chapter 4 of the Code which deals with detention in its various forms.Viewers will receive guidance on who is involved in the decision to detain, their role, function and powers e.g. independent mental health advocates, nearest relatives and hospital managers. In addition, Steph w ... See more

4.3

180 Users Enrolled

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An Introduction to the Mental Health Act

with Steph Barber

The current definition of mental disorder as amended by the 2007 Act is 'any disorder or disability of the mind'. Research undertaken by the charity 'Rethink' has found that as many as 1 in 4 of the UK population will experience mental illness or disorder at some point in their lives. The 1983 Act remains the starting point regarding the definition of mental disorder. This session will introduce and examine the main sections of the Act, for not only those who experience a mental disorder but also for those who provide care and representation. ... See more

4.5

140 Users Enrolled

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The Role of the Appropriate Adult

with Steph Barber

Society recognises that vulnerable adults, particularly those suffering from mental illness or disorder, may need particular assistance and support designed to meet their needs. In response, the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlined the powers of the police and in part laid down the foundations for the appointment of an Appropriate Adult; a designated person whose role it is to assist a vulnerable adult when they are arrested and detained by the police. This course examines the background to and role of the ... See more

4

105 Users Enrolled

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Role of the Appropriate Adult

with Steph Barber

Society recognises that vulnerable adults, particularly those suffering from mental illness or disorder, may need particular assistance and support designed to meet their needs hence role of the appropriate adult in a police station. In response, the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlined the powers of the police and in part laid down the foundations for the appointment of an Appropriate Adult; a designated person whose role it is to assist a vulnerable adult when they are arrested and detained ... See more

4.5

143 Users Enrolled

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Advance Directives – Use of and Effect

with Safda Mahmood

Delivered by Safda Mahmood, this course will explain the provisions relating to the use of Advance Directives. Consideration will be given to the legal application of Advanced Directives and their effectiveness. Viewers will also receive guidance on how to draft such documents.During this bite size session the following topics and case law will be discussed:· Advance Decisions · Living Wills · &nb ... See more

4

131 Users Enrolled

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When Must a Patient Consent to Treatment under the MHA

with Steph Barber

This course tackles the complicated issue of when a patient must consent to medical treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended, and will provide an invaluable insight or reminder for those in practice.During this bite size session lecturer Steph Barber will discuss the definition of medical treatment and the circumstances in which compulsory treatment for detained patients can be carried out.Consideration will also be given to situations where a second opinion or urgent treatment is required.Primarily aimed at those spec ... See more

49 Users Enrolled

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Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment

with Steph Barber

An advanced decision made under the Mental Health Act 2005 specifies what future medical and healthcare treatment you wish to refuse, if at that time you lack mental capacity.Delivered by lecturer Steph Barber, this session will explore advance decisions and their impact in so far as the Mental Health Act 1983 is concerned. The following areas will be examined:ValidityWithdrawalRelying on advance decisions and healthcare professional’s liability Medical treatment and detained patients Intended to provide an introduction ... See more

53 Users Enrolled

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Emergency Detention under the MHA

with Steph Barber

This bite size session will focus on emergency detentions under the Mental Health Act 1983, particularly holding powers and emergency admission, whereby an emergency detention certificate allows a person to be held in hospital for up to 72 hours while their condition is assessed.Delivered by former mental health practitioner Steph Barber of Law Hound, this session will provide viewers with an invaluable insight into this area of mental health law and is both a useful introduction to, or reminder for those, specialising in mental heal ... See more

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85 Users Enrolled

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Informed Consent

with Aneurin Moloney

This webinar covers claims arising out of failures to enable a patient to provide informed consent to medical treatment. It looks at the detail of the legal tests on breach of duty and causation, including recent judgments from both the claimant and defendant perspective. Aimed at clinical negligence practitioners of all levels, this course will begin by reviewing the case of Sidaway v Board of Governors of the Bethlem Royal Hospital [1985] and will move on to provide viewers with an invaluable insight into and reminder of the facts of Mont ... See more

4

89 Users Enrolled

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Inquests in Clinical Negligence Cases

with Aneurin Moloney

This webinar looks at the legal and procedural aspects of inquests following deaths that may have been caused by negligent medical treatment. With reference to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, barrister Aneurin Moloney of Hardwicke Chambers will provide viewers with a practical discussion regarding the purpose of an inquest, including when the inquest should be held.Offering an invaluable insight into the role of the coroner and the implications of Article 2 ECHR, this course is ideal for clinical negligence practitioners of any level.Consi ... See more

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98 Users Enrolled

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Medical Treatment Without Consent

Detention under Mental Health Law 2007 - Crime

An Introduction to the Mental Health Act

The Role of the Appropriate Adult

Role of the Appropriate Adult

Advance Directives – Use of and Effect

When Must a Patient Consent to Treatment under the MHA

Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment

Emergency Detention under the MHA

Informed Consent

Inquests in Clinical Negligence Cases