Safeguarding in mental health: Towards a rights-based approach

Journal of Adult Protection

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 30-42

  Whitelock, Amy ^a  

^a Policy and Campaigns Officer (Social Inclusion and Rights)   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Abuse; Adult safeguarding; Human rights; Mental health; Prevention; User involvement

Indexed keywords

EID: 72849120598     PISSN: 14668203     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14668203200900026     Document Type: Article

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