Author:
Hakeem Az,Fitzgerald Brian
Abstract
Aims and MethodTo analyse violent and threatening behaviour occurring within an in-patient service. We surveyed recorded incidents over a 6-month period.ResultsNinety-six incidents were recorded. The patients involved were assessed as being aware of their actions. Police were contacted in five cases. No charges were pressed.Clinical ImplicationsWe believe that violence and threatening behaviours are excessively tolerated in learning disability units. Reasons for this include a staff culture of accepting offending behaviour and an unwillingness or inability to involve the police.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
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