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26
Nov
Irish Independent: ‘Politicians would never ignore cardiologists or oncologists. So why dismiss psychiatrists and endanger patients?’

Sarah Carey writes for the Irish Independent on the serious ramifications for patients if proposed changes to the Mental Health Act are […]

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28
Oct
Irish Times: ‘If a person in custody does not understand their rights, this is arguably a barrier to equal access to justice’

New research lead by consultant forensic psychiatrist Professor Gautam Gulati, which “identified a need to provide information to people with […]

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