title: The new Mental Health Act: a guide for clinicians.
abstract: The White Paper proposals for a new Mental Health Act have recently been published. This article examines the controversial changes in this proposal and their implications for doctors.
authors: Department of Health Policy and Practice, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ.
authors: W C
authors: WC
authors: Leung
mesh_terms: D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010808:Physical Examination; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom