LEGAL ASPECTS OF PSYCHIATRY - Dr. DS Nambi Introduction Legislation forms an important component in the implementation of mental healthcare. Legislation is an expression of society with regard to the way it views and cares for mentally ill individuals. It has long been known that there is a dynamic relationship between the concept of mental illness‚ the treatment of the mentally ill and the Law. Forensic psychiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the mind and their relation
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Foundations of Nursing Legal Aspects 1. What is the Nurse Practice Act and what does it meant to you as an incoming nursing student and later as a licensed Registered Nurse? The nurse practice act defines and describes the scope of nursing practice in each state which is determined by the board of nursing. It is important as a student because it defines what is in our scope of practice‚ what we are allowed to do and not allowed to do. It is also important as a licensed registered nurse because
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Legal Section The business will operate as a partnership because the number of people setting up the business will not exceed the permitted twenty. When operating as a partnership it is the partners’ responsibility to inform the general public as to who the partners (joint proprietors) are within the business unit. The main advantage that applies to ILM Trading is that a partnership ensures that there is greater scope for raising finance. Another advantage that arises out of a partnership as
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Institutions Constitutional and Legal Framework Article 47 of the Constitution of India directs the State to regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties‚ and‚ in particular‚ to endeavour to bring about prohibition of consumption‚ except for medicinal purposes‚ of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health. Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act‚
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crime: capital punishment. Retribution. Incapacitation. Deterrent. These words are aimlessly thrown around when discussing custodial sentencing‚ but none of them are effective. How did the victims of this crime have any sort of retribution? More importantly‚ more often than not‚ criminals are released from prison early‚ how
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BUSINESS LAW Course Code: MGBLW 10201 Credit Units: 03 No. of hours : 33 Course Objective: The objective of the course is to acquaint the management students with the basic fundamentals of business related laws and to understand its linkages with other fields of management which have significant bearing on business organization Course Contents: Module I: Companies Act‚ 1956 Meaning‚ definition and characteristics
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Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology George T. Jackson‚ University of Phoenix Psych 545 Survey of Professional Psychology Dr. Christi Moore‚ Facilitator Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology There are many areas of professional psychology that are protected‚ and governed by legal aspects. It is these legal aspects that help to keep every
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Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology Morgan Turner University of Phoenix Survey of Professional Psychology PSYCH 545 Amina Porter September 8th‚ 2010 Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology Professional psychology has many complexities that set it apart from other recognized branches of psychology. The intricacies of professional psychology make it fodder for legal consideration. The patients and clinicians have an obligation to one another to adhere to the guidelines set forth according
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Legal Aspects of Professional Psychology Terri Smith PSYCH/545 Survey of Professional Psychology Dr. Erica Wansel August 26‚ 2012 Introduction Professional psychology has simplicities that set it apart from other recognized branches of psychology. The twist and turns of professional psychology make it where legal has to be taken into consideration. In any type of medical field legal always play a major role. The patients and clinicians have an obligation to one another to abide by the guidelines
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Name: Ashton Souza Course: Legal Aspects of Events A report on the legalities faced by event management companies while organizing events. Introduction: As with any business‚ it is important as it is hated to have laws that govern it. So events too have to be governed by laws and taxes. However special laws have not been formulated since Event management is not deemed as an industry and the general laws given below effect the Event management companies while they conduct their events.
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