New Law and Ethics in Mental Health Advance Directives

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Right to Choose

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Mental Health, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Cover of the book New Law and Ethics in Mental Health Advance Directives by Penelope Weller, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Penelope Weller ISBN: 9781136159565
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 12, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Penelope Weller
ISBN: 9781136159565
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 12, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The recognition of positive rights and the growing impact of human rights principles has recently orchestrated a number of reforms in mental health law, bringing increasing entitlement to an array of health services. In this book, Penelope Weller considers the relationship between human rights and mental health law, and the changing attitudes which have led to the recognition of a right to demand treatment internationally. Weller discusses the ability of those with mental health problems to use advance directives to make a choice about what treatment they receive in the future, should they still be unable to decide for themselves.

Focusing on new perspectives offered by the Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Weller explores mental health law from a variety of international perspectives including: Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where policies differ depending on whether you are in England and Wales, or Scotland. These case studies indicate how human rights perspectives are shifting mental health law from a constricted focus upon treatment refusal, towards a recognition of positive rights.

The book covers topics including:

  • refusing treatment
  • new approaches in human rights
  • international perspectives in mental health law
  • the right to demand treatment.

The text will appeal to legal and mental health professionals as well as academics studying mental health law, and policy makers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The recognition of positive rights and the growing impact of human rights principles has recently orchestrated a number of reforms in mental health law, bringing increasing entitlement to an array of health services. In this book, Penelope Weller considers the relationship between human rights and mental health law, and the changing attitudes which have led to the recognition of a right to demand treatment internationally. Weller discusses the ability of those with mental health problems to use advance directives to make a choice about what treatment they receive in the future, should they still be unable to decide for themselves.

Focusing on new perspectives offered by the Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Weller explores mental health law from a variety of international perspectives including: Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where policies differ depending on whether you are in England and Wales, or Scotland. These case studies indicate how human rights perspectives are shifting mental health law from a constricted focus upon treatment refusal, towards a recognition of positive rights.

The book covers topics including:

The text will appeal to legal and mental health professionals as well as academics studying mental health law, and policy makers.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Weapons Proliferation and War in the Greater Middle East by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Introducing Language in Use by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book 25 Essential Skills and Strategies for Behavior Analysts by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book From Presumption to Prudence in Just-War Rationality by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book A Dictionary of the European Union by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Women, Class And Education by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book America's Political Dynasties by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Pilgrims and Politics by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Economic Growth and Sustainable Development by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Duologues for All Accents and Ages by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Sex Wars by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Europe, Sport, World by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Goal-Directed Behavior by Penelope Weller
Cover of the book Post-Queer Politics by Penelope Weller
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy