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Reduction in episodes of self harm/harm to others in severely mentally ill population through assertive outreach

Reduction in episodes of self harm/harm to others in severely mentally ill population through... This article aims to apply the process of clinical governance to the management of patients with a major mental illness, living in the community, with a history of self harm and/or harm to others; and to design an early warning system to drive rapid intervention if patients miss a clinic appointment. This follows the recommendations of good clinical practice for this vulnerable group. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png British Journal of Clinical Governance Emerald Publishing

Reduction in episodes of self harm/harm to others in severely mentally ill population through assertive outreach

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1466-4100
DOI
10.1108/14664100010332612
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Abstract

This article aims to apply the process of clinical governance to the management of patients with a major mental illness, living in the community, with a history of self harm and/or harm to others; and to design an early warning system to drive rapid intervention if patients miss a clinic appointment. This follows the recommendations of good clinical practice for this vulnerable group.

Journal

British Journal of Clinical Governance – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2000

Keywords: Mental health; Community nursing

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