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    Remember you can refer to the resources section at anytime

    What aspects of Braith's case would present as a red flag for you in terms of his physical health?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
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    How can Braith be currently held in hospital against his will?

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Braith is unkempt and living in squalor
    Braith is paranoid people are out to get him
    Braith is manic
     
    He meets the criteria to be detained under the mental health act

    What extra care does someone who requires clozapine require?

     

     

     

     

     

     

    regular blood tests, monitoring for hair loss & stomach ulcers
    hearing tests, neuropathy assessments & weight management
    regular blood tests, weight management
     
    hearing tests, peripheral neuropathy & stomach ulcers

    What does Braith's Community Treatment Order mean?

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Braith no longer requires hospital admission
    Braith must receive electroconvulsive therapy
    Braith must adhere to conditions while living in the community
     
    Braith is eligible for Department of Housing

    Who determines the implementation of a Community Treatment Order?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    NSW Police Force
    Mental Health Review Tribunal
    The Official Visitors
     
    Braith's psychiatrist
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