Chelmsford Royal Commission

The Chelmsford Royal Commission (pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛlmzfərd ˈrɔɪəl kəˈmɪʃən/) was a significant event in the history of psychiatry and mental health in Australia.

Etymology

The term "Chelmsford Royal Commission" is derived from the name of the commission, which was named after Baron Chelmsford, a British peer and lawyer. The term "Royal Commission" is a common term in the Commonwealth for a major government inquiry.

History

The Chelmsford Royal Commission was established in 1988 by the New South Wales government to investigate allegations of malpractice and negligence at the Chelmsford Private Hospital in Sydney, Australia. The hospital was known for its use of Deep Sleep Therapy (DST), a controversial treatment for mental illness that involved putting patients into a drug-induced coma for extended periods. The commission's findings led to significant changes in the regulation and oversight of psychiatric treatment in Australia.

Related Terms

Deep Sleep Therapy: A controversial treatment for mental illness that involves putting patients into a drug-induced coma for extended periods.
Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
Baron Chelmsford: A British peer and lawyer after whom the commission was named.
Commonwealth: A political association of 54 member states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire.
New South Wales: A state on the east coast of Australia.

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