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  3. A Clinician's Brief Guide to Dementia and the Law
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
July 2023
Print publication year:
2023
Online ISBN:
9781911623250
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781911623250
Subjects:
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychiatry
Series:
A Clinician's Brief Guide
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Book description

Dementia is a topic of enormous medical, legal and ethical importance with considerable human and economic cost. Its importance grows with the change in demographics of the aging population and that people with dementia receive care in a wide range of settings. The legal and ethical problems raised in treating patients with dementia are diverse and complex and are dealt with by many practitioners on a daily basis. This book is a 'how-to' guide to understanding how the law applies to people with dementia, from diagnosis through to end-of-life. It explores the practical problems that people experience, and practitioners face, giving an accurate account of statute, court cases and other inquiries, to give readers an up-to-date account of the law and how it applies in this area. An essential read for clinicians and practitioners that work with patients with dementia, including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurses, social workers and advocates.

Reviews

‘This book provides relevant information in a concise, practical, easy-to-read format for mental health professionals.’

Olivia Colombo Source: Doody's Reviews

‘I would urge any social worker or health and social care professional involved in adult social care to read it. It is written for professionals working with people with dementia, but the law outlined is accessible and invaluable to social workers or social care managers requiring a solid understanding of adult social care law generally. Indeed, it would also benefit social work students before embarking on final year placements involving people with dementia, brain injuries, mental health and learning disabilities.’

Jay Kirkham Source: British Journal of Social Work

‘This is undoubtedly an excellent and very readable book. It is packed with practical and sage advice. It covers an impressively comprehensive breadth of issues and is ideal for healthcare professionals working with people with dementia of any age. I'd suggest it is a must for care homes, community and in-patient teams to have a copy handily available.’

Martin Curtice Source: BJPsych Bulletin

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  • Chapter 1 - Dementia
    pp 1-8
  • The Clinical and Diagnostic Context
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