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The Government
In 1997 when the current Government was elected into power one of their aims was to tackle the inequalities that existed within health and social care. Since then we have seen the publication of many policy documents which planned the way forward for health care, particularly in the way that care is delivered. Modern and Dependable (DOH, 1997), set out ways for national improvement in healthcare. Modernising Mental health Services (DOH, 1998a), set out the way on which mental health services would deliver care in the future. Safe, Sound and Supportive (DOH, 1998b), emphasized the involvement of service users in the planning and the delivery of care, offering choices and promoting independence for individuals. The National Service Framework for Mental Health (DOH, 1999), represented the first set of national standards for mental health, frameworks of how these standards would be achieved, standards which were based on up to date evidence of how to achieve the best possible care. It would be fair to say that all these policies were working towards social inclusion and better care for those with mental health problems. However the same Government is now proposing changes within the Draft Mental Health Bill for England and Wales (DOH, 2002) which have serious implications for the human rights of those same individuals. The Governments intentions throughout the policies previously mentioned were seen as a positive development within mental health services, developing services in a way that followed the morality of a caring society. Regrettably the Governments new proposals are seen as nothing more than the coercion and control of those with a mental illness. Compulsory treatment orders are one of the proposed developments. But are they really necessary in the context that has been proposed by the Government? Through this piece of work the writer aims to explore the legislation which has, and still does, endeavour to provide an ethica... Please login to view comments from other users.
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