Mental Health Act, 1959 7 & 8 Eliz. 2., Ch. 72 : [Commentary materials included].

  • Great Britain.
Date:
[1959]
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Credit: Mental Health Act, 1959 7 & 8 Eliz. 2., Ch. 72 : [Commentary materials included]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Memorandum of guidance to local health authorities, hospital authorities and general practitioners on Parts 1, TV to Vil and IX of the Act and associated Schedules, and on the Mental Health (Hospital and Guardianship) Regulations, 1960 CONTENTS Paragraphs Introduction af ae ie ae 1-2 Appointed day for ‘Commencement 3 The Mental Health (Hospital and Guardianship) Regulations 4 Abolition of the term “ mental deficiency” ... 5-6 CARE OF PATIENTS Pisaniris of hospital services, and arrangements for admitting patients HAs 7-12 Lapsing of statutory provisions as ‘to notices and visiting and space standards ... bas 6 a “ey a Ais 1 5 INFORMAL ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL 16-19 COMPULSORY ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL OR GUARDIANSHIP General :— Hospitals and nursing homes in which patients may be detained oe a any a we i id eg oe Functions of “the managers” of hospitals ... Eas 2 27 S-28 . The “responsible medical officer”... ae. ee nin 29r30 The patient’s “nearest relative” ao Ra ae ee 31-34 Mental welfare officers ... ie Bs ae nl oe 35 Part IV of the Act :— Admission to hospital for observation (Section 25 or ae or for treatment (Section 26) ie os ee: 37-53 Transport to hospital... ma ae nee. 54255 Scrutiny and rectification of documents Se “ae a On Te Medical examination after admission as ee ae 43 Guardianship ie ai: Pit a ne Pe ... 74-87 Reclassification... ie wy ee Pee sje 10) Leave of absence from hospital os rn ee ue. 9ae95 Absence without leave ... ae ae a me ... 96-97 Wranster 57... ee ee ee a2 oa 7 9B TLS Expiry and renewal ii ee a te ie ... 116-123 Discharge ... i sh i ipa ... 124-128 Application to county courts... he oe xi 2. he 356 Part V of the Act :— Powers of Courts 138-142 Medical evidence and ar rangements for admission to hospital or guardianship ... 143-153 Committal to quarter sessions for a restriction order ... 154-156 Conveyance to hospital or place Of safety, .... we o 157 Detention in a place of safety ... .... 158-159 Effect of hospital order without a restriction order, or of a guardianship order ... Me ae BEE ... 160-161