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Overview"In this introductory text, the author presents the law relating to child care and the reforms introduced by the Children Act 1989, assessing its impact on child care practice and procedures. Focusing on a practical interpretation of the law by the use of hypothetical examples, practice notes and recommendations, the book illustrates its relevance to those working in the caring and health professions, and incorporates details of various sets of Guidance and Regualtions issued by the Department of Health. In addition it provides an outline of adoption law, the principles of consent to treatment and the effect of surrogacy and ""assisted reproduction"" on the legal definition of parenthood." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judith Hendrick , William Pascal , Judith HendrickPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd Edition: 1st New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781870905299ISBN 10: 1870905296 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 01 June 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Legal Parentage and Parental Responsibility 3. Consent to Treatment 4. Court Orders in Family Proceedings 5. Local Authority Support for Children and Families 6. Organizational Framework of the Public Care System 7. Compulsory Intervention 8. Child Protection 9. Children Looked After by Local Authorities 10. The Legal Regulation of Substitute Care 11. Children With Disabilities 12. Adoption 13. Challenging Local AuthoritiesReviewsAuthor InformationJudith Hendrick Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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