Does legislative change affect the use and duration of compulsory treatment orders?
Ruth VineHolly TibbleJane PirkisFiona JuddMatthew J SpittalPublished in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2018)
The reformed Mental Health Act has been successful in its intent to reduce the use and duration of compulsory orders in the community. The apparent increase in return to inpatient orders raises questions regarding the intensity and effectiveness of community treatment and context of service delivery.