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Journal of Social Work Practice
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community
Volume 26, 2012 - Issue 3
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Walking the tightrope of a mental health act assessment

Pages 341-353 | Published online: 25 Oct 2011

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