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"Chemical Restraint"

About: Albany Health Campus / Mental Health Unit

(as the patient),

I recently was injured at work and went to the Albany community mental health unit because I was not working and needed the medication that makes me a normal contributing member of society.

They told me they don’t prescribe on a case by case basis as that is not financially viable, I recall they mentioned they only prescribe chemical restraint.

The very same 5 drugs that I understand the recent royal commission into aged care called a vile and immoral practice that had no place in a therapeutic setting and was nothing less than chemical restraint.

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Response from Matt Wells, Regional Mental Health Manager, Mental Health Services, WACHS Great Southern nearly 2 years ago
Matt Wells
Regional Mental Health Manager, Mental Health Services,
WACHS Great Southern

Manages Great Southern mental health services.

Submitted on 3/08/2022 at 5:01 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 5:15 PM


Dear The Forgotten

Thank you for reaching out via Care Opinion and sharing your recent experience.

I am sorry to hear that you felt that the care provided when you came to the Albany Community Mental Health clinic was not centred around your particular needs and request. The Great Southern Mental Health Service aims to provide clinically appropriate and safe, person-centred care that is tailored to the individual needs of patients. I am very disappointed that this was not your experience.

My name is Matt Wells and I am the Great Southern Regional Mental Health Manager. I would like the opportunity to speak to you in more detail about your experience, in order to understand what happened to you and identify any opportunities for improvement in our service delivery.

Please contact me directly on 9892 2440 and thank you once again for taking the time to provide your feedback.

Yours sincerely,

Matt Wells

Regional Manager Mental Health Services

WA Country Health Service Great Southern

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