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Reception screening and mental health needs assessment in a male remand prison

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Shaun Parsons, Professor Donald Grubin

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Abstract

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.

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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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