Citation

Smith JL, Tomison A, James A, Donovan M. Med. Sci. Law 1995; 35(3): 249-254.

Affiliation

Fromeside Clinic, Stapleton, Bristol.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, British Academy of Forensic Sciences, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7651105

Abstract

This paper examines transfer delays for patients moving between medium and maximum security hospitals. Delays appear to be getting shorter and Special Hospitals in particular respond very quickly to requests for admission. Recommendations are made for further improvements in transfer procedures. The authors argue that with closer working relationships between clinicians in Special Hospitals and Regional Secure Units, and the new proactive approach to transfers, the system will become increasingly flexible and responsive. Consequent improvements in the quality of care in Special Hospitals are anticipated, making the arguments for closing them, in turn, less convincing.

Language: en