Gerrit Clements – Lawyer and Health Law Consultant – British Columbia Mental Health Law

BC Mental Health Law for Physicians and Families Topics in this video •What are the criteria for involuntary admission? •What are designated facilities under the Mental Health Act? •What happens if an ill person arrives in hospital without a pink slip (Form 4)? •What was the Supreme Court’s McCorkell decision? How did it clarify the BC Mental Health Act for physicians? •If a hospital or clinic has an emergency psychiatric patient but they are not a designated psychiatric facility — what can they do for the patient? •What constitutes an examination as clarified by the courts? •Does the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act allow clinicians to share information with family members without a patient’s consent? •What are the considerations for physicians when there is a risk that the patient won’t continue recommended treatment after discharge? •Is there a way to minimize the revolving door syndrome – where a patient with psychiatric illness is discharged from hospital