Citation

Haque Q, Cree A, Webster C, Hasnie B. Psychiatr. Bull. 2008; 32(11): 403-405.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/pb.bp.108.019927

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Best Practice in Managing Risk is a recent Department of Health publication which provides a framework for mental health professionals working with service users to assess risk. It underpins risk assessment with principles of good practice for all mental health settings and provides a list of guides offering structure to risk management. We consider the potential issues that may influence successful implementation of this framework across services based on personal experience in the field of risk assessment.

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; workplace violence; risk assessment; article; clinical practice; health care delivery; interpersonal communication; continuing education; automutilation; mental health service; medical decision making; practice guideline; medical audit; drug misuse; risk management; health practitioner; absenteeism; behavioral science; good clinical practice; workshop; evidence based practice; self neglect