Severe mental impairment is a term used in the law of the United Kingdom to define intellectual disability for various purposes. The Mental Health Act 1983 used the term for the purpose of authorizing detention in hospital or guardianship.
Severe mental impairment is a term used in the law of the United Kingdom to define intellectual disability for various purposes. The Mental Health Act 1983 used the term for the purpose of authorizing detention in hospital or guardianship.
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