Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 7 , Pages 375-377 , October 2009

Trends in the Mental Health Act Review Tribunals: A Welsh experience 2004–2008

  • V.M. Aziz, MBBCH MRCPsych (Consultant Psychiatrist)

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Received 7 September 2008 ,Accepted 30 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2009.03.002

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 7 , Pages 375-377 , October 2009