MHP209 Mental Health, Law and Ethics (8)
Enrolment Restriction: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)
This subject will address legal and ethical issues pertaining to the intervention and management of people who have a mental illness or a mental health disorder. Mental health professionals are accountable for their day to day work, to the consumer and to the community. There is an expectation to practice within a standard of care framework when practicing as a mental health professional. This paradigm, along with the other components of negligence will be explored alongside the Civil Liability Act. Other legal issues such as managing information and the Privacy Act, the Crimes Act, the Inebriates Act, the Guardianship Act, the Public Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, the NT National Emergency Response Act and mandatory reporting will be explored. Most importantly, the Mental Health Act will be included and examined as to how it governs daily practice. Ethical issues surrounding mental health care and treatment will also be examined including the principles of au
tonomy, beneficience, non-maleficence and justice.