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Posted by: | on September 30, 2021

Risk – how is that to be managed?

Psychiatry is full of risks. Without delay here is a short incomplete list: Risk to self Self-harm Suicide. Accidental injury or death. Self-neglect. Exploitation of various kinds. Risk to others Injury – from violence or aggression. Sex offences Homicide Fire and other property damage. Terrorism Risk to health Physical illness Mental health The context of this post is about risks managed in mental health services. Some of the ideas here may inspire deeper thought in other circles. For a soundRead More …

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Posted by: | on June 6, 2021

Best interests and material risk

‘Best interests’ (BI) is a term used by average people who often make caring or ‘parental’ decisions about their children or loved ones. In medical practice the concept means a lot more, and its full meaning is wrapped in statute and common law precedent. This article will focus primarily on medically-related decision-making – and mainly about treatment. Introductory matters This article is at an intricate interface of law and medical practice, which is not easy for most people (based onRead More …

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