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A comparison of the reported use of involuntary treatment orders within Australian jurisdictions.
- Source :
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Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists [Australas Psychiatry] 2018 Oct; Vol. 26 (5), pp. 482-485. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jul 30. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: This paper identifies publicly available data about the use of involuntary treatment orders within Australia and considers whether this reporting is sufficient given the gravity of the intervention.<br />Method: A search of mental health tribunal, health department and justice department annual reports was conducted to determine the use of involuntary treatment orders in Australia.<br />Results: Reporting of involuntary treatment orders varied significantly across jurisdictions; for example, South Australia reported 11,570 distinct orders made during a 12-month period while the Australian Capital Territory reported 627 for the same period.<br />Conclusion: The publicly available data for involuntary treatment orders in Australia is inadequate for jurisdictional comparisons. This concern should be addressed to enable transparent public reporting and facilitate benchmarking.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1440-1665
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30058355
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856218789787