British Columbias government proposes significant updates to its Mental Health Act, aiming to enhance protection for healthcare workers treating involuntary patients. The changes, announced by Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne, seek to modernize a decades-old Act that currently offers limited legal safeguards. The amendments aim to clarify the Acts purpose, ensuring treatment for those unable to seek it, and reduce confusion in care provision. British Columbia currently has over two thousand involuntary care beds, with plans to open more in Maple Ridge, Surrey, and Prince George.
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