title: Need for change.
abstract: THE CASE of R v Bournewood ( 1998 ) highlights the flaws in current legislation and emphasises the need for change. In this case, a 43-year-old man with autism who clearly lacked capacity was detained as a voluntary patient under the Mental Health Act 1983.
authors.affiliation: For older people, Richmond and Twickenham Primary Care Trust.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nazarko