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Rights of People with a Mental Illness

WEBrequirement that mental health professionals inform individuals of their rights, provide copies of any involuntary orders and variations to those orders and assist people to …

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COVID-19 cases and close contacts

WEBThe South Australian Public Health (COVID-19 Directions) Notice 2022 (SA) ('Directions Notice') outlined the testing and quarantine requirements of people who have been …

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How is Mental Health Treated

WEBThe medical practitioner or authorised mental health professional must also consider, amongst other things, the prospects of the person receiving all treatment of the illness …

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Care and Control Powers

WEBAn authorised officer may exercise care and control powers under the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) when it appears to them that [s 56 (1) (c)]: the person requires medical …

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Safety legislation

WEBThe Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) provides for the safety, health and welfare of persons employed or engaged in industry in South Australia.. The Act together with the …

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Defining Mental Illness

WEBMental illness is defined under the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA) as any illness or disorder of the mind [s 3].. As there is often confusion as to what exactly constitutes a mental illness …

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AHPRA Complaints Process

WEBtake immediate action on the practitioner’s or student’s registration; investigate the notification; request a health assessment of the practitioner or student or a performance …

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MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RELATED ISSUES

WEBWe recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present. The rights of patients receiving health care from …

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Children and young people at risk

WEBA child or young person is considered to be at risk if the child or young person [s 18 (1) (a)- (c)]: has suffered harm. is likely to suffer harm, or. is likely to be removed from the state …

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Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway

WEBThe Care Navigator Service can be contacted on 0403 087 390 or by email to [email protected]. Eligibility. A person is only eligible to access …

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COVID-19 arrangements and directions

WEBThere are no longer any South Australian directions regarding quarantine, isolation, mandatory vaccinations or testing. The obligation to report a positive COVID …

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Adult Safeguarding Unit

WEBIt is therefore responsible for receiving and responding to reports of elder abuse. The Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995 (SA) established the Adult Safeguarding Unit, …

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Getting Legal Help

WEBIt is important to see a lawyer or apply for legal aid as soon as possible after being charged with a criminal offence. The Legal Service’s Commission has a free legal advice line for …

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Inpatient Treatment Orders

WEBAn inpatient treatment order authorises the compulsory inpatient treatment of a person with a mental illness in a treatment centre. People who are subject to an inpatient treatment …

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Children under 16 years

WEBUnder the Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 (SA) [s 12 (a)] a parent or guardian of a child under 16 years of age may consent to medical treatment for …

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