Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-310) and index
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Introduction -- Background : policy, definition and prevalence -- Local authority social services -- National health service legislation -- Regulation of care provision for vulnerable adults -- Mental capacity -- National Assistance Act, environmental health, Mental Health Act and other interventions -- Physical and sexual harm and abuse -- Financial abuse -- Disclosure of personal information and confidentiality -- Adult protection : procedural aspects
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Community health services-- Law and legislation-- Great Britain
National health services-- Great Britain
People with disabilities-- Abuse of-- Great Britain-- Prevention
People with disabilities-- Legal status, laws, etc.-- Great Britain