A Victorian court highlighted the severe mental health deterioration of a woman held in solitary confinement since 2015. Judge Nola Karapanagiotidis deemed the situation an emergency, pressing for urgent action from health officials. Dr. Calum Smith, a psychiatrist reviewing her case, pointed out that despite recommendations for her reintegration dating back to 2017, little action was taken. The woman had exhibited violent behavior when released from seclusion, raising concerns about the effectiveness of her treatment and the need for immediate reform in her care protocol.
Dr. Calum Smith expressed deep concern in court about the lack of implementation for recommended deseclusion measures, labeling the woman's ongoing solitary confinement as detrimental to her mental health.
Judge Nola Karapanagiotidis underscored the seriousness of the situation, labeling it an emergency that required immediate action from the health and attorney general's departments.
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