Cover of Vulnerable Adults and the Law

Book 2016

Vulnerable Adults and the Law

3 readers

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Published
2016
  • Insanity (Law)
  • Capacity and disability
  • Mental health laws
  • Vulnerable Populations
  • Legislation & jurisprudence
  • Medical Legislation
  • Mental Competency
  • Adult

Through an examination of current case law, this book provides the first sustained treatment of vulnerable adults, discussing the legal position of those whose ability to make decisions for themselves is impaired.