Require family involvement in the care of adults with severe mental illness
National
·115 contributorsIntroduce national standards to require mental health teams to gather information from close relatives when assessing adults with severe mental illness, ensuring decisions reflect the full picture. Disregarding family input can be damaging to the patient and can put them and the public at risk.
Wes Streeting
Health Secretary
Families spot hidden patient distress
Exclude concerns undermines safety recovery
Include patient voice in care
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Require family involvement in the care of adults with severe mental illness
National
Introduce national standards to require mental health teams to gather information from close relatives when assessing adults with severe mental illness, ensuring decisions reflect the full picture. Disregarding family input can be damaging to the patient and can put them and the public at risk.
Families spot hidden patient distress
Exclude concerns undermines safety recovery
Include patient voice in care