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The first nine months of a community mental health team: a study of communication and attitudes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

C. J. Simpson
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Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1JG
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Community orientated mental health services are rapidly developing in Britain today, and as part of this development many community mental health teams (CMHTs) are being established. This study looks at some of the relationships between members of one CMHT and local primary health care team members and social workers, with particular emphasis on communication between these various professionals.

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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1991

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