Assignment task:
The following questions refer to The Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights.
Murray was diagnosed with a mental illness. His treating health practitioner prescribed him with a drug that he said would help reduce symptoms. The practitioner did not fully disclose the risks and side effects of the proposed treatment, Murray was given a prescription and started treatment the next day.
a) Which right under the Mental Health Declaration has been violated? Layla, a young female who has recently migrated from Syria, has a mental illness. She has been referred for treatment at her local hospital. Layla completes documents providing personal details upon admission. Her form indicates her place of birth and that she is Muslim. The hospital staff review the details on her form and tell her unexpectedly that she will need to find a more suitable hospital for people of 'her kind'. They say she will be more comfortable there. She is sent away.
b) Which right under the Mental Health Declaration has been violated? Need Assignment Help?
Andy is an 87-year-old male with dementia residing in an aged care facility. Andy has had issues stomaching his daily meals. A support worker is reviewing his case files and medical history. It is noted that Andy has food intolerances and requires special meals to be prepared according to his dietary needs in line with current medication. The aged care facility have been serving him meals with ingredients that he cannot digest.
c) Which right under the Mental Health Declaration has been violated?
Please answer with an Australian source only