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Katinka Morton

Consultant Child and Adolescent, Adult and Forensic Psychiatrist

Katinka Morton is a highly accomplished child and adolescent psychiatrist with an exceptional track record of academic and professional achievements. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from the University of Melbourne, a Masters in Ethics from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Medicine from The University of Western Australia. She is a proud member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, where she also studied.

As a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Perth Children’s Hospital, Morton brings her extensive knowledge and experience to bear on the treatment of young people. She is dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for children and adolescents, and her focus on ethics and philosophy adds an important dimension to her work.

Morton's academic accomplishments and professional experience make her an expert in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. Her interests include ethics in healthcare, philosophy as it relates to mental health, and improving mental health outcomes for young people.

Highlights

Dec 10 · linkedin

In this letter Grant Lester and I note that doctors are not currently required to practice under the names that they are registered under, or submit the names that they practice under to AHPRA. We call for change, to enable patients to search for their doctors' registration details on the National Register.

Oct 15 · linkedin

In this article, Danny Sullivan, Adam Deacon and I describe the ethical implications of the extension of the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 to the Children's Court of Victoria in terms of human rights principles. We note the risks for the young people affected, and for the community. We call for further research into the consequences of this legislative change.

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Australia