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Psychiatrists in revolt

Updated on 16 January 2007

By Andy Davies

A major rift among psychiatrists has developed over how their role is presented.


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For nearly a decade the government has been trying to change the laws on how we treat and care for the mentally ill.

The latest draft mental health bill is currently being debated by the House of Lords.

But Channel 4 News has learned of a major rift within the psychiatric profession over how their role is being presented.

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