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Vol. 2, No. 3 March 2010
Could this death have been prevented?
The Michael Wild case: the pattern repeats
itself
Leaving it to professionals not a reliable
treatment plan
St. Pauls mental health staff share information
Vol. 2, No. 2 November 2009
"Independent" reviews not necessarily
independent
Respecting dignity means assuring needed
treatment
Cold weather law won't protect from ravages of
illness
Vol. 2, No. 1 September 2009
Overhaul of mental-health management called for
B.C. not only place information sharing runs
into roadblocks
Ross Allan inquest brings forward 43
recommendations
Vol. 1, No. 4 May 2009
Unprofessional faddism can end in tragedy
The Soloist movie a good story, but not the
whole story
Vol. 1, No. 3 April 2009
A surprising ignorance of the law
Tragedies that should not have happened
The Insanity Offense a disturbing read
Vol. 1, No. 2 February 2009
The woman known as Tracey dies needlessly
Direct advocacy to improve system
Information can be shared with family members
Vol. 1, No. 1 November 2008
Government ministry keeps mother in the dark
Delta case raises questions; NSSS called to
comment
The Crisis File
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