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This chapter engages with the legal issues that may arise due to a person’s mental disorder. By "mental disorder", we are referring to the range of illnesses and disorders dealt with by psychiatry. It is important to keep in mind that mental illness is not the same as mental incapacity. For legal matters concerning capacity, such as the capacity to enter into a contract, make a will, or create a representation agreement, please consult [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | '''Chapter 15: Guardianship''']]. | This chapter engages with the legal issues that may arise due to a person’s mental disorder. By "mental disorder", we are referring to the range of illnesses and disorders dealt with by psychiatry. It is important to keep in mind that mental illness is not the same as mental incapacity. For legal matters concerning capacity, such as the capacity to enter into a contract, make a will, or create a representation agreement, please consult [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | '''Chapter 15: Guardianship''']]. | ||
For the purposes of this chapter, the most important statute is the ''MHA''. Other pertinent legislation is listed later in this chapter under Part II: “Governing Legislation and Resources”. If you have an issue regarding a person who has come into conflict with the law and shows signs of psychiatric disturbance, you may also need to review the ''Forensic Psychiatry Act'', RSBC 1996, c 156 [''FPA'']. This legislation governs the forensic psychiatry services, which assists with court ordered psychiatric assessments, including fitness to stand trial or “Not Criminally Responsible” designations. | For the purposes of this chapter, the most important statute is the ''MHA''. Other pertinent legislation is listed later in this chapter under '''Part II: “Governing Legislation and Resources”'''. If you have an issue regarding a person who has come into conflict with the law and shows signs of psychiatric disturbance, you may also need to review the ''Forensic Psychiatry Act'', RSBC 1996, c 156 [''FPA'']. This legislation governs the forensic psychiatry services, which assists with court ordered psychiatric assessments, including fitness to stand trial or “Not Criminally Responsible” designations. | ||
== A. Mental Health, Capacity, and the Law: An Overview == | == A. Mental Health, Capacity, and the Law: An Overview == | ||