Lei No. 10.216 - Dispõe sobre a proteção e os direitos das pessoas portadoras de transtornos mentais e redireciona o modelo assistencial em saúde mental (Act No. 10,216 - Provides for the protection and rights of people with mental disorders and redirects the mental health care model)
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Brazil
6 April 2001
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Brazil
Presidency of the Republic
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Dispõe sobre a proteção e os direitos das pessoas portadoras de transtornos mentais e redireciona o modelo assistencial em saúde mental.This law provides the basis for the protection and rights of people with mental disorders and redirects the mental health care model.
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