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Aims and method: This study was designed to clarify the nature and extent of psychiatric provision that would be needed if a new health screening protocol were to be introduced into the prison system. The reception screening questionnaires for every inmate coming into the prison over a 15-week period were reviewed using the new protocol. A further mental health assessment was undertaken on those who had screened positive. Results: 201 men (32.6%) were found to be positive for serious mental illness Clinical implications: Based on this analysis, large increases in psychiatric resources would not be needed if the proposed new reception health screening processes were in place, although a reorganisation of the way in which services are delivered may be required.
Author(s): Gavin N, Parsons S, Grubin D
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Psychiatric Bulletin
Year: 2003
Volume: 27
Issue: 7
Pages: 251-253
ISSN (print): 0955-6036
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Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.27.7.251
DOI: 10.1192/pb.27.7.251
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