Assignment task: Briefly explain the legal and ethical considerations (international, national, state/ territory and local) in the context of their application to mental health work. If necessary conduct independent research to address:
- codes of practice/ethics
- discrimination
- dignity of risk
- duty of care
- human rights
- informed consent
- mandatory reporting
- practice standards
- privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
- policy frameworks
- records management
- rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and individuals accessing the service
- specific mental health legislation and its impact on individual workers
- work role boundaries - responsibilities and limitations
- work health and safety\