Allegations of Abuse in Institutions
	Psychiatric Hospitals: Home 2007 Reports
	Radio NZ April 19 2007; 15:15 Lawyer concerned about double standards A Wellington lawyer says a case of alleged assault on a patient at a mental health unit, raises concerns about double standards for the rights of patients and staff. The Capital and Coast District Health Board is investigating the incident at the Porirua Mental Health Unit and has suspended the staff member. The DHB says once its investigation is complete, it will decide whether to lay a formal complaint with police. The police are waiting for this, before taking any action. But an advocate for the patients says this is not a one-off incident. Wellington lawyer Michael Bott, who represents a witness to the alleged assault, says there should be a formal procedure for a patient to lay a complaint