Common concerns with power of attorney
The Mental Welfare Commission has compiled this guide to assist health and social care staff faced with issues that arise from the operation of powers of attorney. This document was reviewed and updated in November 2017 to reflect key changes to the Mental Health Act implemented on 30 June 2017.
Published: 31/03/2020
Type: Web link
Audience: General audience
Copyright: version 3.0 of the Open Government Licence
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Attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives
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