Mental Health matters:

Mental health matters can cover a broad range of issues such as:

1. Confidentiality of medical records and non compliance with privacy laws;
2. Discrimination on the basis of mental health;
3. Criminal liability where the offender suffers from a mental health issue;
4. Capacity to enter into contracts and the question of whether a party to the contract has the mental capacity to consent;
5. Involuntary and voluntary admission into psychiatric facilities and medical treatment provided;
6. Professional negligence of a doctor with respect to treatment/lack thereof, provided to a patient and the consequential effects on their mental health.

Where there is a dispute between individuals on a mental health matter, there may be an opportunity to seek to resolve the dispute by way of alternative dispute resolution. This includes conciliation, mediation and negotiation. The circumstances and nature of the dispute will affect which is the most appropriate dispute resolution process and will also influence a party's willingness or capacity to partake in these processes.

If you wish to speak with one of our Mental Health Lawyers, please contact our firm by telephone on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au.

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