Human rights

Scott Macpherson; Dan Warrender

doi:10.4324/9780429465666-8

Human rights

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Abstract

This chapter explores the importance of human rights in underpinning mental health legislation, care and practice. The concepts of capacity and informed consent are discussed in the context of mental health treatment. A case study is used to draw out ethical issues and tensions that exist, particularly around coercive treatment, when delivering mental health care and treatment and trying to protect human rights.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Palliative care within mental health
Subtitle of host publication	ethical practice
Editors	David B. Cooper, Jo Cooper
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Routledge
Chapter	8
Pages	91-109
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9780429465666
ISBN (Print)	9781138609815, 9781138609822
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429465666-8
Publication status	Published - 11 Sept 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Human rights
Entitlements
Vulnerable people
Mental health
Safeguards

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Human rights

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UN SDGs

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