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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Mental Health Care Act"”.
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A programme to facilitate the implementation of Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002 by Medical doctors in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa
The Mental Health Act is the law which sets out when you can be admitted, detained, and treated in hospital against your wishes. It is also known as being “sectioned”. For this to happen, certain people must agree that you have a mental disorder that requires a stay in hospital. In South Africa, …
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The experiences of family members regarding 72-hours assessment admission of a mental health care user at selected hospital in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, SA
Background: In South Africa the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002 direct district hospitals to render 72-hour assessment of the MHCU’s. In Vhembe district 72- hour assessment is implemented in public general hospital. Purpose: The study determined the experiences of family members regarding …
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A critical analysis of South African mental health law : a selection of human rights and criminal justice issues
… concerned with determining whether South African mental health law and its application in practice is in need of reform. In order to reach its objectives, the thesis measures mental health legislation and criminal law that affect the mentally ill individual or offender against international and …
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Prehospital emergency care provider’s understanding of their responsibilities towards a mental health care user, during a behavioural emergency
Background: Prehospital emergency care providers in South Africa are regularly called to assist with the management of mental healthcare users. The Mental Health Care Act no 17 of 2002 regulates mental healthcare in South Africa but makes no reference to the roles and responsibilities of …