#discharge

#discharge

Mental health patients in England are being discharged too early and facing other failures in their care, putting them at risk of harm and suicide.

Failings in mental health care include inadequate record-keeping, lack of family updates, and incorrect decisions regarding transfers from inpatient services. [ more ]

Thousands of patients are being readmitted to mental health units in England soon after being discharged.

Premature discharge can set back a patient's recovery and be disastrous for their health.

Record waiting lists and bed shortages contribute to the problem of readmissions. [ more ]

Thousands of patients are being readmitted to mental health units in England soon after being discharged.

Premature discharge can set back a patient's recovery and be disastrous for their health.

Record waiting lists and bed shortages contribute to the problem of readmissions. [ more ]

Thousands of patients are being readmitted to mental health units in England soon after being discharged.

Premature discharge can set back a patient's recovery and be disastrous for their health.

Record waiting lists and bed shortages contribute to the problem of readmissions. [ more ]