Citation

Turner MS, Douglas AR, O'Sullivan JP, Nicol M. Clin. Perform Qual. Health Care 2000; 8(1): 9-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, MCB University Press)

DOI

10.1108/14664100010332612

PMID

11183972

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Appointments and Schedules; Benchmarking; Community Mental Health Services; Female; Humans; Male; Medical Audit; Mental Disorders; Patient Compliance; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Risk Assessment; Scotland; Self-Injurious Behavior