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Dominica Reviews Mental Health Act to Strengthen Patient Rights and Care

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Nadia Wallace says the island's Mental Health Act may need revision to meet evolving standards in care and human rights, as authorities examine the legal framework governing treatment at the Acute Psychiatric Unit.

Dominica reviews mental health legislation to strengthen patient rights and care
Dominica Reviews Mental Health Act to Strengthen Patient Rights and Care
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Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Nadia Wallace says the island's Mental Health Act may need revision to meet evolving standards in care and human rights, as authorities examine the legal framework governing treatment at the Acute Psychiatric Unit.

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