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Multidisciplinary involvement in hospital discharge: a regional survey of current practice in general adult psychiatry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Colin Cowan
Colin Cowan*
Affiliation:
Reaside Clinic, Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham B45 9BE
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The multidisciplinary team approach is considered by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to be a valuable instrument in modern psychiatric practice (Rawnsley, 1984). In addition, it is assumed by the 1983 Mental Health Act in Section 117 concerning joint Health and Social Service responsibility for statutory aftercare and in Sections 57 and 58 where consultation with other disciplines by the second opinion doctor is required. The benefits of this way of working include a broader perspective in care provision, consistency of approach, continuity of care, and improved communication between disciplines (Pollock, 1986).

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 15 , Issue 7 , July 1991 , pp. 415 - 416
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1991

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