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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Australasian Journal of Paramedicine |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
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Protective jurisdiction, patient autonomy and paramedics : the challenges of applying the NSW Mental Health Act. / Townsend, Ruth; Luck, Morgan.
In: Australasian Journal of Paramedicine, Vol. 7, No. 4, 2009, p. 1-11.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Protective jurisdiction, patient autonomy and paramedics
T2 - the challenges of applying the NSW Mental Health Act
AU - Townsend, Ruth
AU - Luck, Morgan
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: Journal title (773t) = Journal of Emergency Primary Health Care: an international journal of prehospital care research, education, clinical practice, policy and service delivery. ISSNs: 1447-4999;
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Paramedics form part of the frontline response to mental health care in the community. Changes to mental health laws across the country have seen an increase in the role and responsibilities paramedics have in assessing, treating and managing mental health patients. The increasing complexity of the paramedic role associated with these changes requires a clear understanding of the legal, ethical and organisational requirements that accompany them. This paper will examine the relevant legislative principles and ethical dilemmas that are raised by these changes and will demonstrate the need for further research to assist in the development and implementation of strategies to assist paramedics in providing optimal patient care to a vulnerable section of the community.
AB - Paramedics form part of the frontline response to mental health care in the community. Changes to mental health laws across the country have seen an increase in the role and responsibilities paramedics have in assessing, treating and managing mental health patients. The increasing complexity of the paramedic role associated with these changes requires a clear understanding of the legal, ethical and organisational requirements that accompany them. This paper will examine the relevant legislative principles and ethical dilemmas that are raised by these changes and will demonstrate the need for further research to assist in the development and implementation of strategies to assist paramedics in providing optimal patient care to a vulnerable section of the community.
KW - Education
KW - Ethics
KW - Law
KW - Mental health
KW - Paramedics
KW - Policy
M3 - Article
VL - 7
SP - 1
EP - 11
JO - Australasian Journal of Paramedicine
JF - Australasian Journal of Paramedicine
SN - 2202-7270
IS - 4
ER -