title: Self harm on prescription: the lesser of two evils?
abstract: This article reports an innovative method of using a diabetic lancet pen to reduce complex self-injurious behaviour and discuss the ethical considerations.
authors.affiliation: South Staffordshire and Shropshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Shelton Hospital, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury SY3 8DN.
authors.forename: Amanullah
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Durrani
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Deahl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D062787:Drug Overdose; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D055656:Prescriptions; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D016896:Treatment Outcome