title: The law and a physically-ill patient with anorexia nervosa: liberty versus paternalism.
authors.affiliation: University of New South Wales, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dwyer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology; D001315:Australia; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D026706:Paternalism; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010349:Patient Compliance; D026684:Personal Autonomy