Copland and Hague are calling for a national review of mental health, after a string of killings by mental health patients, suspected suicides in inpatient units, and anger at autistic patients being kept in isolation. Wellington health board's smear email breached privacy of grieving motherSUPPLIEDWellington health board chief executive Debbie Chin has been censured for sending an all-staff email attacking the reputation of a mother whose son died in the hospital's care. Three mental health patients are presently suing the Government, alleging poor treatment – including sexual abuse and prolonged seclusion – in state care. The Privacy Commission has found the email, sent by the Capital & Coast District Health Board chief executive to all the board's 3200 staff, breached grieving mother Lyn Copland's privacy in multiple ways. While the email denied Fischer had previously attempted suicide in the mental health unit, his medical notes document two incidents, of "self-harm" and "suicidal behaviour".

Source: Stuff August 02, 2016 08:39 UTC