Mental illness and the law
Bird, S.
Australian Family Physician 35(3): 149-151
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 16525529 Document Number: 597172
A recent New South Wales Supreme Court case explored some interesting and novel concepts with respect to the law and mental illness. This article outlines the case and summarises the legislation in each Australian state and territory which regulates the care and treatment of patients who have a mental illness.