In NZ the police can hold someone for the purpose of an assessment. Mental Health Act section 8A (application for assessment under MHA) can be filled in by anyone who is aged 18 and over and they must...
Heidi replied to the new girl's topic in Psychiatric
Are you talking about restraint of patients? We have what is called calming and restraint. Restraint is always done in a team of three minimum. We have specific holds and techniques. I have found it...
I trained in New Zealand as a registered comprehensive nurse. Through training I was also told to go into medical/surgical nursing. I chose to go into psych as it was my passion. I agree with...