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Understanding and interpreting mental health legislation and certification documents, 1871-1962

Understanding and interpreting mental health legislation and certification documents, 1871-1962, 2012, courtesy of Dr Philippa Martyr, Department of Health, Western Australia.

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Understanding and interpreting mental health legislation and certification documents, 1871-1962
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Understanding and interpreting mental health legislation and certification documents, 1871-1962 is a digital copy of an unpublished explanatory note by Dr Philippa Martyr, Clinical Research Centre, Department of Health. It provides an outline of how legislation regulated admissions to mental health institutions in Western Australia.

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2012
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Dr Philippa Martyr, Department of Health, Western Australia
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Dr Philippa Martyr, Department of Health, Western Australia

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