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 This module will be of interest to people who
use mental health services, their families and carers as well
as professionals with duties and responsibilities under the
legislation.
The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order
1986 recognises that an individual with a mental disorder may at
certain times, because of his illness or condition be potentially
vulnerable. The Order therefore contains a number of provisions to
protect his rights and these will be described in the module.
The Order gives others powers to intervene in
a way that may interfere with some of the patient’s human rights,
including liberty, and offers compensatory protections through its
processes.
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