Values and Ethics in Mental Health Practice

This book draws on both the historical context and contemporary research evidence in the UK, to present the roles of Mental Health Social Work, the Approved Mental Health Practitioner, and Best Interest Assessor within an ethical framework. Codes of practice and statutory legal requirements, such as the UK's Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act, are all considered and linked to a competency based approach that will assist both those in training and those in practice to understand the dilemmas, complexities, and conflicts that are evident in the practice environment.