Medicine and the Law: The Challenges of Mental Illness

Beverley McLachlin

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Abstract

In this lecture, I offer some thoughts on a medical/legal issue that is old, yet perennially pertinent; that is common, yet extraordinary; that is wellknown, yet all too often swept under the carpet. I refer to the issue-or more accurately the plethora of issues-that surround mental health and the law.
Original languageCanadian English
JournalDalhousie Law Journal
Issue number2.0
Publication statusPublished - Oct. 1 2010

Keywords

  • mental health
  • law
  • justice system
  • criminal law
  • civil law
  • victim

Disciplines

  • Law and Psychology

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