All posts by mynursingapp

📘 Mental Health Act 1987 vs Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (Implemented in 2018) For GNM/BSc Nursing, NHM, AIIMS, GPSC Staff Nurse Exams ✅ 1. Introduction: ✅ 2. Objective: ✅ 3. Key Differences (Tabular Format): Feature Mental Health Act 1987 Mental Healthcare Act 2017 Focus Custodial care Rights-based approach Consent for treatment Not mandatory Mandatory informed consent Advance Directive Not available Available – patient can decide future care Nominated Representative Not