Systemic, legal and ethical issues in the management of mental illness in people with intellectual disability

Description

Systemic issues that impact on managing people with intellectual disability and co-morbid mental disorders are considered and include topics such as human rights, legislation, professional factors as well as service structure and delivery. This includes a review of the ethical issues that may arise in the course of management.

Trainers

VDDS

Eligibility criteria

Clinical staff working in the 21 Victorian Specialist Mental Health services.

Categories: Assessment & intervention, Diversity, MH policy, systems & legislation
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Intermediate
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 16 March 2021
12:30 to 13:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

No costs

Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)

For further information contact

vdds@svha.org.au

+61392311988

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