Investigate how the issues of risk and public protection from people with a serious mental illness are managed in your healthcare system. Specifically, research the legislative provisions governing...

Investigate how the issues of risk and public protection from people with a serious mental illness are managed in your healthcare system. Specifically, research the legislative provisions governing detention and involuntary treatment for people with mental health problems, and how they work. Consider how incidents of serious harm (such as suicides or homicides involving people who are undergoing treatment for a mental illness and are known to mental health services) are dealt with both by service providers and regulators/government and by the media and the public.