A mixed-methods study exploring the characteristics and needs of long-stay patients in high and medium secure settings in England: implications for service organisation

• Main Authors: Birgit Völlm (Author), Rachel Edworthy (Author), Jessica Holley (Author), Emily Talbot (Author), Shazmin Majid (Author), Conor Duggan (Author), Tim Weaver (Author), Ruth McDonald (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Forensic psychiatric services provide care for those with mental disorders and offending behaviour. Concerns have been expressed that patients may stay for too long in too high levels of security. The economic burden of these services is high, and they are highly restrictive for patients...