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European Convention on Human Rights: effects on psychiatric care

18 July 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The introduction of the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law will have a direct effect on practice in mental health care. The authors discuss developments...

Patients’ rights

01 June 2003

Learning Disability Practice

CPD

Decision making surrounding consent to treatment is a difficult area for nurses. This article discusses the legal aspects of consent to treatment for men and women...

Force in mental health services: international user and survivor perspectives

01 February 2004

Mental Health Practice

General

It is clear that users and survivors are demanding less or no force. This should compel legislators, bureaucrats and providers to consider how to reduce or end the...

Thinking the unthinkable: A role for pain compliance and mechanical restraint in the management of violence?

01 April 2005

Mental Health Practice

General

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance (2005) on managing disturbed behaviour in mental health inpatient settings is welcome. NICE’s robust...

Advance statements: legal and ethical implications

20 September 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article informs nurses of the background and purpose of advance statements (advance directives or living wills), and discusses the legal and ethical issues...

Older people with confusion: capacity to consent and the administration of medicines

01 November 2002

Nursing Older People

CPD

The author examines capacity, consent and other key issues in relation to the administration of medicines to older people with confusion. It suggests there is much...

Applying the Preferred Priorities for Care document in practice

11 May 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Patient choice and control should be central to the delivery of high-quality, end of life care. Advance care planning (ACP) is a process through which a patient’s...