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The Bournewood provisions
Author(s)John Dow
Journal titleJournal of Integrated Care, vol 15, issue 1, February 2007
Pagespp 34-36
Sourcehttp://www.pavpub.com
KeywordsPsychogeriatric patients ; Discharge [hospitals] ; Rights [elderly] ; Law.
AnnotationLocal authorities and primary care trusts (PCTs) will have new responsibilities under amendments to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, proposed in the Mental Health Bill introduced in November 2006. Under the proposals, care homes and hospitals will need to obtain authorisation from the local authority or PCT if it is considered necessary to deprive those lacking capacity of their liberty in order to provide care or treatment. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-070508213 A
ClassmarkLF:E: LD:QKJ: IKR: VR

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