The consumer and carers perspective

Question 1

Describe the role of self-help groups and consumer support groups
- Describe the burden of mental illness on families and friends of patients
- Describe the role of families and friends in the care of people with mental illness
- Describe organisation, leadership, and role of different disciplines in the multi-disciplinary
team in Mental Health
- Describe the role of specialist mental health services: child & youth, elderly, ATODS,
consultation/liaison, secure, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples etc.
- Describe the roles and relationships between primary care, emergency mental health
services, acute in-patient services, community mental health services (including case
management), and private sector or NGO providers
- Understand the importance of maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality whilst
continuing to support carers

Answer 1

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