A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic health conditions. NPs have completed additional university study at Master’s degree level and are the most senior and independent clinical nurses in our health care system.
The title “Nurse Practitioner” can only be used by a person who has been endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
National standards for practice ensure that Nurse Practitioners are capable of providing high quality, patient centred care. They are also capable in clinical research, education and leadership as applied to clinical care and health service development.
https://www.acnp.org.au/aboutnursepractitioners
Nurse practitioners work to improve health outcomes. Their role is based on patient and population needs and was developed in response to the increase in nursing specialisation and the need to address inequalities in healthcare access.
Extensive national and international studies show that NPs increase health care access and cost effectiveness. Research also indicates that patients accept the NP role and see it as a safe and effective part of their healthcare.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/practice/Pages/nurse-practitoner.aspx
A Forensic Mental Health Assessment is a comprehensive medico-legal assessment and evaluation that provides relevant clinical information (Forensic Mental Health Court Report) to your legal representative, prosecutor, and the courts.
A Section 14 is a section from the NSW Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020.
It is used by the local courts to consider whether your court matter would be better dealt with by diversion into treatment rather than judicially at law.
A Section 14 Treatment Plan is a plan made in consultation with your treatment provider and yourself whereby you agree to engage and comply with treatment for the duration of the Section 14 order.
Your treatment provider has a responsibility to inform the court should you fail to comply with the treatment plan.
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