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Asylum seekers: self-referrals to a large psychiatric hospital

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Nicola Gray  and
Emad Salib
Nicola Gray*
Affiliation:
Winwick Hospital Warrington Community Health Care (NHS) Trust
Emad Salib
Affiliation:
Winwick Hospital Warrington Community Health Care (NHS) Trust
*
∗Correspondence: Dr N. Gray, 3 New Farm Barns, Spark Hall Close, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4NU
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Abstract

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We reviewed, prospectively, all patients who presented themselves at the reception of a large psychiatric hospital, which had no casualty department, to assess the extent and value of a long standing ‘unofficial emergency service’ that has been provided for decades. We found no evidence that the service was abused or that it led to unwarranted admissions. The service could provide a useful point of entry to mental health services for certain patients. The ‘ad hoc’ emergency service described here is hoping to become a recognised ‘Emergency Clinic’ in the reprovided service, after the closure of this 100 year old psychiatric institution in the very near future.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 21 , Issue 12 , December 1997 , pp. 751 - 753
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Copyright © 1997 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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