title: Changes in the law have improved treatment of the mentally ill.
abstract: Because mental health attorneys and therapists are working toward a similar goal--the alleviation of pain and suffering in psychiatric patients--they should make every effort toward cooperation in advocating patients' rights and proper medical treatment.
mesh_terms: D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D004637:Emergency Services, Psychiatric / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D028701:Patient Rights; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence