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Legislation
Learning outcomes
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|
Describes the principles and practical application of the mental health legislation and informed consent and is able to work appropriately with the relevant mental health legislation. | Undertakes designated tasks under the mental health legislation and other applicable legislation (Guardianship, Advance Directives, Forensic mental health, legislation relevant to other aspects of mental health and health care service provision) under supervision. | Demonstrates the ability to appropriately apply and manage mental health and related legislation in patient care (e.g. guardianship, advance directives, mental health act, forensic issues). Understands the principles of medico-legal report writing, and relevant concepts and terminology. |
Resources
Below is a selection of RANZCP resources to help build knowledge and understanding in this learning area. These are provided as an entry point, and do not reflect formal learning or assessment requirements.
LearnIt modules (member login required)
- Ethical and legal challenges within children's mental healthcare: Part 1 - duty of care and rights
- Ethical and legal challenges within children's mental healthcare: Part 2 - decision-making, consent and capacity
- Ice, Psychosis and Criminal Responsibility Symposium 2018 - Dr Jamie Walvisch - The legal theory perspective
- Quickbite: Use of mental health legislation in eating disorders
- Medico-legal assessment and report-writing for asylum seekers and refugees
- Competence, capacity and decision-making ability in mental disorder
Clinical guideline
