Citation

Hunt IM, Appleby L, Kapur N. BJPsych Bull 2016; 40(4): 172-174.

Affiliation

University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/pb.bp.115.051227

PMID

27512582

Abstract

Recent years have seen a substantial increase in the use of crisis resolution home treatment (CRHT) teams as an alternative to psychiatric in-patient admission. We discuss the functions of these services and their effectiveness. Our research suggests high rates of suicide in patients under CRHT. Specific strategies need to be developed to improve patient safety in this setting.

Language: en