The Approved Social Worker’s Guide to Mental Health Law (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

by Keith Brown (Editor), Robert A Brown (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  The move from mental health social worker to approved social worker requires a detailed grasp of the law in practice. This book clearly explains the relevant law and anticipates changes that may come with the proposed reform of the Mental Health Act 1983. It focuses on common law as well as the relevant statutes and is packed with case studies and exercises that relate the law to practice. This text is not only suitable for social workers studying for the Mental Health Social Work Award, but also for those already in practice and for other professionals working under the Mental Health Act 1983.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  This book brings key elements of the legislation, Code of Practice, Memorandum, Government Circulars and relevant case law and policy together into one text. Written in an accessible style and supported by exercises, case studies and checklists, it is a clear guide to the law relevant to the practice of an Approved Mental Health Professional. This second edition is invaluable for anyone wishing to become an AMHP, as well as their assessors, who have previously had to refer to a variety of sources in order to achieve a thorough understanding of relevant points of law and practice.