Alongside general issues of mental health law, two particularly significant areas of relevance to the medical profession that arise from the new legislation will be explored in this module.

This course can be taken at any time and is offered throughout the year and you will have two weeks access for each module you book.

Detailed Description

The guiding pieces of legislation in the fields of mental capacity and mental health are contained in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 2007 (both effective in England and Wales) and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. This session provides an appreciation for the similarities and differences between the statutes, an understanding the legislative regimes, and their effect on fundamental elements of medical practice. It will be critically important for anyone dealing with the treatment of patients lacking the capacity to provide a valid consent for themselves.

This module is taken online on a self-access basis.