The potential unintended consequences of Mental Health Act reforms in England and Wales on people with intellectual disability and/or autism.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
The draft Mental Health Bill, which amends the Mental Health Act 1983 for England and Wales, proposes protections for people with intellectual disability and/or autism (ID/A) to prevent detention in hospital in the absence of mental illness. This editorial critically appraises the positive impact and unintended consequences of the proposed reforms for people with ID/A.
Medical subject headings
- Autistic Disorder
- Intellectual Disability