Introduction
Mental illness/disorders sometimes affect a person’s ability to make decisions about his or her health and well being. With this in mind, mental health professionals are often faced with the responsibility of managing care and treatment for a person whilst they are incapable of making decisions regarding their health.
The well being of people in this situation is protected under legislation in the form of the Mental Health and Related Services Act 1998. The position of carers and family in this situation is often difficult or ambiguous. The concerns and rights of carers are also addressed under the Act.
As will be discussed each state and territory of Australia has its own Act and regulations. Values and ethics will also be explored in this theme.
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