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Bulletin 6: The Mental Health Act 1983
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) play a key role in the compulsory detention of the mentally ill, and often seek advice about complex cases at short notice. This is a summary about both AMHPs and the most frequent reason for their contact with lawyers - setting aside a patient's nearest relative.
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