Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Approved Mental Health Professionals are specialist professionals authorized to make ethically complex and difficult decisions on the part of people with severe mental health problems, such as whether to admit them to the hospital against their will. Their practice often occurs away from public scrutiny, such as in private residences. This book considers these challenges facing these practitioners and explores best practice in these areas, providing trainees and veterans alike with sound advice and guidance, rooted in the law, policy, and the latest research evidence.
Synopsis
Approved Mental Health Professionals are specialist professionals authorised to make ethically complex and difficult decisions on the behalf of people with severe mental health difficulties. In this complex and challenging role, AMHPs must possess and deploy a range of skills, knowledge and values. This invaluable handbook considers these challenges and provides in-depth guidance on all key aspects of the role, including: - Working with mental health law - Risks and challenges in a Mental Health Act assessment - Staying safe as an AMHP - Resilience as a trainee and practitioner Packed with helpful features such as illustrations, chapter summaries, discussion questions and further reading lists, this clear and concise book will be invaluable to students on AMHP and Best Interests Assessor programmes, as well as for professionals in the field.
Synopsis
Approved Mental Health Professionals must possess and deploy a range of skills, knowledge and values in order to make ethically complex decisions on behalf of people with severe mental health difficulties. This invaluable handbook considers these challenges and provides in-depth guidance on all key aspects of the role, including: - Working with mental health law - Risks and challenges in a Mental Health Act assessment - Resilience as a trainee and practitioner