TY  - BOOK
T1  - Mental Health Act assessments
AU  - Rosie McNamara
AU  - Katy Shorten
Y1  - 2018/06/01
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2018/06/01
N2  - A MHA assessment looks in detail at whether you have a mental health condition and whether you need assessment or treatment in the interests of your health, safety and for the protection of others. The primary purpose of a MHA assessment is to help health and social care professionals (practitioners) decide how best to support you. This could be through medical treatment in hospital or the community, or other types of care or support interventions.

When deciding this, practitioners will seek the least restrictive option to ensure your human rights are protected. A MHA assessment should consider your strengths, needs and wishes and promote your wellbeing. If it is thought a hospital admission might help to provide you with the treatment and care you need, your agreement will be sought.
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PB  - Dartington: Research in Practice
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