Improving referral information in community mental health.
This article explains how a questionnaire to improve the quality of information about clients referred to a community mental health team was devised. The questionnaire was drawn up with the help of the local advocacy service and service-user representatives, and led to improved information that enabled us to improve our service to clients.
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Daniel
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Department of Psychological Service, Ormskirk and District General Hospital;
Glascott
Graham
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Woods
Deborah
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D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012647:Self-Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom