Author:
Coid Jeremy,Kahtan Nadji,Gault Simon,Cook Adrian,Jarman Brian
Abstract
BackgroundRegional medium secure developments have proceeded unevenly, with wide variations in resources to deliver services.AimsTo compare patients admitted to seven (pre-reorganisation) regional services and styles of service delivery.MethodA record survey of a complete sample of 2608 patients admitted on 3403 occasions between 1 January 1988 and 31 December 1994.ResultsServices differed according to location of patients before admission, their legal basis for detention, criminal and antisocial behaviour, diagnosis, security needs and length of stay. Regions with more resources and lower demand provided a wider range of services. Thames services were relatively under-provided during the study period, with North East Thames substantially reliant on admissions to private hospitals.ConclusionsUncoordinated development led to under-provision despite high demand. Certain regions prioritised offender patients and did not support local psychiatric services. New standards are required for service specification and resource allocation to redress inequality. Traditional performance measures were of limited usefulness in comparing services.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
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