The liability of providers of mental health professionals in negligence
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Article Title | The liability of providers of mental health professionals in negligence |
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ERA Journal ID | 33970 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Gray, Anthony |
Journal Title | University of Western Australia Law Review |
Journal Citation | 40 (1), pp. 163-197 |
Number of Pages | 35 |
Year | 2015 |
Place of Publication | Perth, Australia |
ISSN | 0042-0328 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/journals/UWALawRw//2015/45.html# |
Abstract | This article considers possible liability issues associated with mental health professionals in light of a recent High Court decision which takes a very narrow view on the extent to which mental health professionals could be found liable in negligence. It considers this approach to be unduly narrow, based on a misreading of the relevant legislation finding there to be an inconsistency of obligations more apparent than real. Fears of indeterminate liability in this space have not materialised in jurisdictions in which a broader view of liability in this context has been taken. |
Keywords | mental health; negligence; duty of care; inconsistency of obligations; Tarasoff |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480605. Tort law |
Public Notes | Copyright of articles published in The University of Western Australia Law Review remains with the individual authors. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q345x/the-liability-of-providers-of-mental-health-professionals-in-negligence
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