Are mental health nurses meeting the requirements of second health professionals in presenting opinions to the court?

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Mental health legislation is currently under review following recommendations for repeal and replacement. Through the statutory role of the second health professional, mental health nurses are in a strong position to offer a unique clinical perspective, engagement and advocacy for tangata whaiora (person seeking wellness) and whānau. Māori are more likely to be subject to a compulsory treatment order than non-Māori.