Least Restrictive Care or Treatment: a person should only be restricted in their activities to the extent that is required for them to recover. For some people a stay in a mental health unit is necessary while for others a stay in the community would be the preferred...
Authorised Medical Officer: Someone who is either a medical superintendent of a mental health unit or doctor that has been nominated by the superintendent to take on responsibilities and make decisions based on the Mental Health Act. For example undertaking initial...
Authorised Medical Officer: Someone who is either a medical superintendent of a mental health unit or doctor that has been nominated by the superintendent to take on responsibilities and make decisions based on the Mental Health Act. For example, undertaking initial...
Discharge: to end your stay at the mental health unit. You can seek permission from the authorised medical officer on duty to be discharged. If you have a Guardian, they need to consent before you are able to discharge...
Guardian: A Guardian is another person or party who has legal power to make decisions on your behalf regarding healthcare, lifestyle and medical related decisions. Your treatment team can apply for a guardianship order if they believe you need support in making...
