The aim of this course is to provide students with a legal and ethical framework for practice. This includes developing an understanding of key legislation relevant to a variety of patient/client groups, and awareness of the ethical tension between the protective use of authority and the principle of empowering practice. Students will be introduced to the underlying principles of mental health law and policy issues related to practice.  They will also examine physical health care issues and safe drug administration. Ethical dilemmas arising out of clinical situations, decision making frameworks/models will also be studied. Students will also be exposed to international human rights issues particularly Conventions on the Right of Persons with Disabilities.