In message <00d201c419a2$bad47a60$911d9ed9@oemcomputer>, Fay Wilson
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>> Up until this year the GP input into OOH sectioning has, I think rather
>> through a loophole, allowed doctors who in fact have no prior knowledge of
>> a patient to be involved in sectioning even when NOT Section 12 approved,
>> on the basis that they are deputizing for the patient's own GP.
>> This ceases (or perhaps ceased) to be the case this year - or does it.
>> The implications for NHS psychiatry, section 12 fees etc are considerable.
>> Any thoughts?
>
>This came and went in our co-op three or four years ago when we decided it
>was clinically and legally inappropriate. The system got used to it fairly
>quickly.
This is already a serious problem - but I think there are various
provisions for emergency detention for mental health reasons available
to the police and others.
Does anyone know whether the problems of OOH emergencies where previous
knowledge of the patient is essential will be handled?
There *are* a significant number of practices without any computer
system, a larger number without an RFA99+ compatible system.. And , in
any case, how much help would *your* paperless record help in
establishing whether the individual was "a risk to themselves or others"
?
I have some concerns about whether the NHS CR will help - at least,
whether any help will be supported by the European Court! ;->>>>
Has the problem been recognised or addressed at the highest levels? Fay?
Mary H
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Mary Hawking
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