Structure and content of risk assessment proformas in mental healthcare
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Author
Hawley, C.
Littlechild, B.
Sivakumaran, T.
Sender, H.
Gale, T.M.
Wilson, K.J.
Attention
2299/2710
Abstract
The NSF specifies that mental health service providers should have a locally agreed proforma for assessing risk. Risk assessment proformas (RAPs) currently in use vary considerably in both structure and content. This study describes some similarities and differences.