Psychiatric-legal Decision Making by the Mental Health Practitioner : The Clinician as De Facto Magistrate

With the law impinging more and more on psychiatric practice, this invaluable reference enables practitioners to function confidently and effectively by explaining the legal and ethical aspects of their work.

Deals with practical decisions involving legal ramifications that psychiatrists are called upon to make in their daily practice.

Contains relevant background information on these matters so these decision makers can be better informed.