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accountability
Liability, answerability; a requirement to account for one’s actions, writings, expenditure, usually in the context of a position of responsibility one occupies. Acute inpatient units
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advocacy
The action of supporting another’s needs or rights. ALSO: A combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political commitment, policy support, social acceptance and systems support fo [..]
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aetiology
All the factors that contribute to the development of an illness or disorder. Assessment (NS)
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at risk
Having a high potential to complete suicide. (In the context of this package). C CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) (AG)
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care
All services and interventions provided to a person with a mental disorder and/or mental health problem by health and other sectors, community organisation, family and carers. Care environment (NS)
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carer
People close to (often living with) someone who lives with mental illness/distress. Includes ‘family carers’ and friends or allies who offer support in times of need. Many people ‘care about’ what is [..]
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community education
Usually takes the form of some kind of organised campaign to increase people’s awareness and understanding of a particular issue or set of issues. A campaign might include advertising in the media; di [..]
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community treatment teams
Provide a multidisciplinary case management consultancy service with an emphasis on assisting people to develop skills in self care and independent living in their own environment. Comorbidity (AG)
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confidentiality
Privacy of certain information and how information is stored and used. Connectedness (AG)
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consultation liaison psychiatry
Provides assessment, consultation and referral for patients of theEmergency Department. Consumer
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