Reform of the mental health act 2000.

1. Judy Clements and Prof. Nigel Eastman discuss the Reform of the Mental Health Act White Paper, 2000. Over the past 18 years institutions have been largely replaced by care in the community. But how can the govt ensure that people take their medications? Nigel Eastman was concerned at the implications that people could be detained indefinitely because they had severe personality disorders, to keep them away from the public, when there was no treatment available - no 'cure'. With the present 'blame culture' psychiatrists may fear lifting care orders lest they are held responsible if a released patient offends. Prof. Lewis Appleby explains the govt's intentions. (12 min.) 2. CROWDS. Can anyone predict how crowds will behave? It depends on whether they are acting as individuals, or all with one purpose. (5 min.) 3. DOWN'S SYNDROME AND ALZHEIMERS. How to handle Down's Syndrome patients who develop Alzheimers Disease? (4 min.)