regards to re-classification and discharge decisions, whilst patients may simply be discharged from hospital directly from hospital by clinicians. The discharge of a special patient is decided not based on the patient's clinical responsiveness but rather based on the overriding concerns for the safety of the public. See also Mental health in New Zealand References External links Website of the Health and Disability Commission Community Law Website on the Mental Health Act Citizens Advice Bureau on the Mental Health Act Mental health in New Zealand Disability rights Disability in New Zealand Human rights by issue