An overview of mental health legislation in Singapore
oleh: Roger C. Ho, Cyrus S. Ho, Nusrat Khan, Ee Heok Kua
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Cambridge University Press 2015-05-01 |
Deskripsi
This article summarises the development of mental health legislation in Singapore in three distinctive periods: pre-1965; 1965–2007 and 2007 onwards. It highlights the origin of mental health legislation and the relationship between mental health services and legislation in Singapore. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 and Mental Capacity Act 2008 are described in detail.