"This is an excellent book from an author who is a recognised authority on mental health law and ethics. It is ambitious in trying to find a balance between covering the ground and remaining succinct and readable...the text is beautifully written. ...The author has produced a book that all mental health professionals would be advised to consider owning." - British Journal of Hospital Medicine . "It is exactly as described - its strengths include a focus on practical aspects of the operation of the Act together with its clarity, brevity and common-sense approach - it is easy to find one's way around and the book deals with the sort of issues that arise in day-to-day practice for all of us. - One of the attractions is that in many of the chapters the relevant law is explored and then questions that might arise are posed and answered. - I suspect that this book will become a favourite, not only with busy, experienced clinicians, but particularly trainees. And so it should - here is a straightforward text written for doctors operating the law that can only serve to enhance their practice and in my view improve patient care." - The Psychiatrist. "This is an excellent book from someone who is an established authority in this field. It successfully manages to cover essential material but also remain succinct and readable. This compact guide is well-laid-out with a clear and comprehendible structure. It is easy-to-use and appears to be up-to-date. It is relatively inexpensive at GBP18 and I can see it being useful." - 2013 BMA Medical Book and Patient Information Awards: Programme and Awards Winners