Description
This is a unique analysis of the interaction between the mental health system and the law in New Zealand. It provides extensive commentary and discussion on mental health law and practice and provides clear practical guidance on and understanding of complex clinical realities that arise in this area of legal and medical practice.
Since the second edition was published in 2005 there have been major legislative, common law and societal developments that impact mental health law. The book has been restructured and has new content on social media and young people; the committal process and mental health advocacy.
Table of Contents
Part One Introduction
1. Alternative options to conventional psychiatric, including recovery and post-psychiatry
Part Two Definitions
2. Defining Mental Disorder
3. Mental Impairment n the Criminal justice system
4 . Young people
Part Three Process Issues
5. The Committal Process
6. Community Care
7. Treatment
8. Right to refuse treatment & informed consent
9. Review process & habeas corpus
10. Discharge
11. Role of Police
12. Mental Health Advocacy
Part Four Rights
13. The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities
14. Patients’ Rights and Available Complaints Mechanisms
15. Privacy and confidentiality
16. The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988
Table of Statutes and Regulations
Table of Cases
Subject Index
