Giving evidence before the first-tier Tribunal (Mental Health): What is the role of inpatient mental health nurses?
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Mwebe, H. 2023. Giving evidence before the first-tier Tribunal (Mental Health): What is the role of inpatient mental health nurses? British Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 12 (4), pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2023.0012
Type | Article |
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Title | Giving evidence before the first-tier Tribunal (Mental Health): What is the role of inpatient mental health nurses? |
Authors | Mwebe, H. |
Abstract | The Mental Health Tribunal is legal body with an important function to review the rights of detained patients in hospital and whether continued detention under the Mental Health Act (1983), remains the least restive option in the best interest of the patient. To undertake this work, the Tribunal examines evidence presented in clinical reports and oral evidence by mental health staff including psychiatrists, community mental health nurses and/or social workers, and inpatient mental health nurses. This article discusses best practice regarding application of the Mental Health Act-Code of Practice (CoP), concerning preparation required by inpatient mental health nurses attending the Mental Health Tribunal as expert witnesses to give evidence. |
Keywords | Mental Health Tribunal; Mental Health Act (1983); Mental Health Nurses; Inpatient psychiatric wards |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
Publisher | Mark Allen Healthcare (MA Healthcare) |
Journal | British Journal of Mental Health Nursing |
ISSN | 2049-5919 |
Electronic | 2052-496X |
Publication dates | |
Online | 02 Nov 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 11 Aug 2023 |
Deposited | 16 Aug 2023 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2023.0012 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2023.0012 |
Language | English |
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