Advance decisions in secondary mental health services.
Few patients complete advance decisions in mental health services. This article reviews the potential clinical benefits of advance decisions, patients' attitudes towards them and barriers that impede implementation. Some practical suggestions are offered on how advance decisions can be promoted effectively.
Greater Manchester West, Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester. gary.sidley@gmw.nhs.uk
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D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom