learning Objectives - Describe the legal aspects to be kept in mind in the care of mentally ill patients.
Hours - 5
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Demonstration
Assessment Methods - Short answers Essay type Objective Quiz
Content of the chapter
a) India Lunatic Act 1912
b) Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic Act 1965,
1985
c) Mental Health Act 1987, 2014
d) Admission and discharge procedures
e) Standards of psychiatric nursing practice.
f) Rights of Mentally ill patients
g) Legal responsibilities in the care of mentally
ill patients.