J.A. Wishart, Sue Knight and E.W. Gehlhaar
Discusses the results of a three‐month survey of all patients presenting to a local accident and emergency department, following an episode of deliberate self‐harm. Routine…
Abstract
Discusses the results of a three‐month survey of all patients presenting to a local accident and emergency department, following an episode of deliberate self‐harm. Routine assessment was carried out by junior psychiatric staff. Results highlight important issues regarding service provision.