scholarly journals Community Treatment Orders (CTO's): a clinico-ethical perspective from Melbourne, Australia

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunvant Patel
Keyword(s):  
Community Treatment ◽  
Community Treatment Orders ◽  
Ethical Perspective

Community Treatment Orders in Victoria: A Clinico-Ethical Perspective

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 340-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunvant Patel
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Community Treatment Orders ◽  
Ethical Perspective ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
Optimal Service ◽  
Psychiatric Profession ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The aim of this paper is to outline the impact of Community Treatment Orders over a 20-year period on service delivery and clinical practice in Victoria. Conclusions: Community Treatment Orders, as utilized in Victoria, have undermined optimal service delivery and supported paternalistic, reductionistic clinical practice. The psychiatric profession has failed to advocate adequately for better mental health resourcing and human rights protection of those subject to Community Treatment Orders.

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