Restraint: some legal implications.
The law in relation to the autonomy and physical integrity of persons is explored in this paper. Charges of assault and battery may result where trespass to the person--that is, unwanted physical contact--occurs. These concepts are discussed in the context of the use of restraining behaviours applied to persons in health-care facilities.
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ACT Government Law Office.
D001315:Australia; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014754:Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence