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Proceeding contribution from Lord Alderdice (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 19 February 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Mental Health Bill [HL].


Mental Health Bill [HL]

My Lords, perhaps I might clarify this for the Minister. None of the psychological techniques in use is unavailable to psychiatrists, but a psychologist is not in a position to prescribe medication. That is the point.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
689 c945 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Codes of practice Alcoholic drinks Consent to medical treatment Discharges Compulsorily detained psychiatric patients Diagnosis Human rights Drugs Exemptions Health professions Ethics Learning disability Mental illness Medical treatments Qualifications Misuse Patients' rights Psychiatric patients Mental health Religion Sexuality Testing
Legislation
Mental Health Bill (HL) 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk