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Post by Banjo on Aug 23, 2017 9:39:08 GMT 7
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2017 11:36:10 GMT 7
www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/AATA/2017/1242.htmlThe AAT said:- It is self-evident that the Applicant requires ongoing medical treatment, and the exercise of compassion and understanding by those in authority when dealing with him. It is hoped that despite the outcome of this application, the Applicant will continue with his medical treatment, and if the diagnosis of Dr Sukumaran can be corroborated by other evidence, then the Applicant would be at liberty to make a further and more soundly based application for the DSP.Just who does the duty of care rest with in the meantime, should the worst occur. Obviously no one!
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Post by krystal on Aug 23, 2017 17:03:50 GMT 7
Another case of not FDTS. " The tribunal notes that the JCA found that Mr Hammond’s mental health conditions were fully treated and stabilised". Th e AAT 1 was constituted by Dr King who said "If someone is not taking their prescribed medications you could not say their condition was fully treated”. Therefore " the evidence discloses that this threshold has not been met"Now I don't want to be picky however ........ www.aat.gov.au/about-the-aat/corporate-information/annual-reports/2015-16-annual-report/annual-report-2015-16/appendix-1-members-of-the-aatThere is no "Dr King" listed as a Tribunal member, there are a couple of Mr's however. To take his decision over that of a treating psychiatrist is beyond understanding.
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Post by tasjo on Aug 23, 2017 20:41:21 GMT 7
One thing that was telling in this one was also how necessary it is to ensure that medication 'failures' are kept on record. And while the Mental Health Plan is available that anyone with a mental health impairment should keep up their visits or be deemed to not be seeking 'reasonable' treatment.
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Post by itsmylife08 on Aug 23, 2017 23:06:43 GMT 7
One thing that was telling in this one was also how necessary it is to ensure that medication 'failures' are kept on record. And while the Mental Health Plan is available that anyone with a mental health impairment should keep up their visits or be deemed to not be seeking 'reasonable' treatment Whatever happened to community care, the sad fact is these people are mentally Impaired and need constant supervision, especially when discharged from the hospital. What a cop out it is to say that anyone with a mental health impairment is charged to be responsible for their own care, otherwise are not seeking reasonable treatment. Hospitals, treating Psychiatrists should know better and provide appropriate care as necessary. Community care nursing from where they were treated, as a lot of patients take time to respond to their carers and develop a trusting relationship. Otherwise, they will fall into the old trap known as the revolving door syndrome and be readmitted because of medication compliance when all of the symptoms return. Not all are so lucky to be readmitted as a lot will commit suicide before help arrives. Itsa former Psychiatric Nurse
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Post by nomadic on Aug 24, 2017 6:57:57 GMT 7
community care went out the door 30 or more years ago. In Melbourne we had Kew cottages where these people lived and were cared for. Jeff Kennet closed them down to save money and these people then roamed the streets and you can see the results today. Sadly things are only getting worse and will continue to do so with crime and poverty on the rise. Car jackings, home invasions are on the rise. Never heard of these things 30 years ago apart from South Africa.
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Post by itsmylife08 on Aug 24, 2017 12:10:11 GMT 7
community care went out the door 30 or more years ago. In Melbourne we had Kew cottages where these people lived and were cared for. Jeff Kennet closed them down to save money and these people then roamed the streets and you can see the results today. Sadly things are only getting worse and will continue to do so with crime and poverty on the rise. Car jackings, home invasions are on the rise. Never heard of these things 30 years ago apart from South Africa. Community Care was alive and well in Brisbane about 5-6 years ago, as I used to visit some of these unfortunate's in their homes on occasion, not sure whats happening now? It's probably gone down the same sad road as the big V. Profit before people (Budget surplus ) I've warned on many occasions about neglecting these patients when released from Hospital care and their implications for society as a whole, the bigger picture if you like. Regards Itsa
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Post by tasjo on Aug 24, 2017 13:55:10 GMT 7
Itsa... I agree but centrelink jca's and the AAT appear to have a very narrow view of 'reaaonable treatment' and many of the claims that are being rejected 'could' be avoided if people were aware of the consequences of, for instance, not having and maintaining a mental health plan for a mental health impairment... or not seeing a neurologist for MS etc
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