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    Overview

    A study of laws governing compulsory psychiatric treatment, particularly committal under the Mental Health Act and relations between the mental health and criminal justice systems.

    Areas covered include: legal definitions of 'mental disorder'; standards governing compulsory psychiatric assessment, detention and treatment; mental disorder and violence; review procedures; the disposition of mentally disordered offenders; confidentiality and access to psychiatric records.

    About this paper

    Paper title Law and Psychiatry
    Subject Law
    EFTS 0.125
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,066.38
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    LAWS 448
    Limited to
    MBHL, PGDipBHL
    Contact
    law@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed next time the paper is offered.

    Textbooks
    Course materials provided by the Faculty.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
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    Learning Outcomes
    Students will understand:
    • Legal definitions of 'mental disorder'
    • Standards governing compulsory psychiatric assessment, detention and treatment
    • Mental disorder and violence
    • Review procedures
    • The disposition of mentally disordered offenders
    • Confidentiality and access to psychiatric records

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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