Implementing proposed reforms of the Mental Health Act for people with intellectual disability and autism: the perspective of multidisciplinary professionals in intellectual disability teams

Background A recent government white paper sets out proposals for reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). Some of these proposals affect people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Aims To explore both positive and unintended negative effects of the proposed reforms by gathering the p...

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Published in:	BJPsych Open
Main Authors:	Bharat Velani, Indermeet Sawhney, Regi T. Alexander, Sophie Shardlow, Asif Zia
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2022-11-01
Subjects:	Autism spectrum disorders human rights intellectual disability in-patient treatment psychiatry and law
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472422006044/type/journal_article