TY - BOOK AU - Hickman,Neil AU - Hutchison,Christine TI - The mental health tribunal: an essential guide T2 - Post-qualifying social work practice SN - 9781529708509 PY - 2022/// CY - London PB - Learning Matters KW - Mental health courts KW - Mental health laws KW - England KW - Wales N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 162) and index; Introduction Chapter 1: History and Legal Context Chapter 2: Applications and References to the Tribunal Chapter 3: What Powers and Duties Do the Tribunal Have? Chapter 4: Who is on the Tribunal Panel and What are their Roles? Chapter 5: Who Should Attend the Tribunal Hearing and Why? Chapter 6: How do Tribunals Apply the Law? Chapter 7: Preparing Written Evidence Chapter 8: Pre-Hearing Matters Chapter 9: What Happens At The Hearing? Chapter 10: The Welfare of the Patient Chapter 11: Decisions, Reviews, Appeals: Disagreements and Complaints Recommended Further Reading and Online Resources Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Table of Cases Table of Legislation, Statutory Materials and Guidance N2 - This accessible and practical guide de-mystifies the Mental Health Tribunal for health and social care professionals. Written by a mental health lawyer and a MHT Panel member, it offers essential explanations of all stages of the MHT proceedings, from initial application to the final decision. The book also provides answers to frequently asked questions and provides top tips to help guide through the whole process ER -