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The Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act
Meeting - HRM Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of NS
7:00pm
- 9:00pm
Monday February 10 2014
Venue: Room 1243A, Halifax Infirmary Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
Address: 1796 Summer Street
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Royal Assent was given to Nova Scotia’s Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act on December 8, 2005. The Act came into effect on July 3, 2007. An independent review of the Act, conducted by the Honourable Justice Gérard La Forest and Professor William Lahey, was made public on December 12, 2013.
An overview of the Act and its application will be provided, as will a summary of the findings of the independent review. The importance of public education about psychosis, early detection and treatment, and the availability of a broad range of support options for people diagnosed with schizophrenia will also be discussed.
This Presentation will be Webcast Live
Details about viewing the webcast will be provided here at a later date.
8:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Open Discussion
Topics: Police/PrisonsHealth
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