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Thomas V, Chipchase B, Rippon L, et al. The application of mental health legislation in younger children. BJPsych Bull. 2015;39(6):302-4doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.114.048959.
Thomas, V., Chipchase, B., Rippon, L., & McArdle, P. (2015). The application of mental health legislation in younger children. BJPsych bulletin, 39(6), 302-4. https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.114.048959
Thomas, Victoria, et al. "The application of mental health legislation in younger children." BJPsych bulletin vol. 39,6 (2015): 302-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.114.048959
Thomas V, Chipchase B, Rippon L, McArdle P. The application of mental health legislation in younger children. BJPsych Bull. 2015 Dec;39(6):302-4. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.114.048959. PMID: 26755991; PMCID: PMC4706210.
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BJPsych Bull. 2015 Dec;39(6):302-4. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.114.048959.

The application of mental health legislation in younger children.

BJPsych bulletin

Victoria Thomas, Barry Chipchase, Lisa Rippon, Paul McArdle

Affiliations

  1. Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

PMID: 26755991 PMCID: PMC4706210 DOI: 10.1192/pb.bp.114.048959

Abstract

We review a case history of a young child who was admitted to an in-patient mental health unit due to extremely challenging behaviour and review the legal issues that had to be considered in ensuring that there was appropriate legal authority for the child's admission and treatment. In this particular case, the patient was detained for assessment under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983. This case demonstrates that all clinicians working in this area require a good understanding of the law in relation to treatment of children with mental disorder, which is extremely complex.

References

  1. All Engl Law Rep. 1984 Nov 19-Dec 20 (date of decision);1985(1):533-59 - PubMed

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