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Experiences of the early implementation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003
— a cohort study | | Author(s) | Julie Ridley, Ann Rosengard, Susan Hunter |
| Corporate Author | Scottish Government Social Research; University of Central Lancashire; Ann Rosengard Associates; Edinburgh University |
| Journal title | Health and Community Care Research Findings, no 80/2009, 2009 |
| Publisher | Scottish Government Social Research, Edinburgh, 2009 |
| Pages | 4 pp |
| Source | Scottish Government Social Research Email: socialresearch@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Tel 0131 244 7560 Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch |
| Keywords | Mental disorder ; Services ; Medical care ; Law ; Qualitative Studies ; Scotland. |
| Annotation | The Scottish Government commissioned this evaluative research study to explore the implementation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. A team of independent researchers (including 8 mental health service users) undertook the study, which lasted 2 years from September 2006. Using qualitative methods, the experiences and viewpoints of those subjected to compulsory care and treatment, of informal carers and families, and of a range of health and social care professionals and advocacy workers were explored in depth. The findings should be read within the context of the research study undertaken, and care should be taken in generalising to different populations and areas. This document, along with the full research report of the project, can be viewed on the Scottish Government Social Research website (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch). This summary outlines the research methods used, and comments on the findings regarding professionals' roles and responsibilities, and the implications for future development of mental health law. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090616001 A |
| Classmark | E: I: LK: VR: 3DP: 9A |
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