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The Mental Health Act 1983: Guidance for general practitioners - medical examinations and medical recommendations under the Act

The purpose of this guidance is to assist GPs in understanding the processes involved in undertaking mental health assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 and to clarify their role in those processes. Copies of the forms for the most common sections of the Act are included which can be printed and photocopied. Examples of completed forms are also included.

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