Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Hospital treatment for patients who self-harm in England is 'as variable as ever'

Hospital management of patients who self-harm in England has barely changed in the past 10 years despite the introduction of clinical guidelines a new study shows.Researchers from The University of Manchester found 40% of those attending hospital after an overdose or other self-injury did not get a specialist psychosocial assessment.The treatment patients received also varied according to where they lived - suggesting a postcode lottery was still in operation.

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