Tracking Tragedy. A systemic look at homicide by mental health patients and suicide death of patients in community mental health settings. Third Report of the Committee May 2007

Summary

The work of the Committee during 2005-06 included the analysis of cases of homicide committed by persons who were receiving care or had recently received care from NSW public mental health services. The Committee focused on the standards and processes of care with a view to making recommendations in relation to systemic issues. In this respect, these tragic incidents serve as a window onto the standards and delivery of care by our public mental health services. The review of suicide deaths focussed on people receiving community care for depression. The quality of care of depression was examined as measured against the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Practice Guidelines for Depression (ANZ CPGs), developed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Clinical Practice Guidelines Team for Depression.

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Date of Publication: 01 May 2007

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