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Instead of looking at my disability, listen to what I'm trying to tell you
- Author:
- TRUELAND Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 09.12.04, 2004, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Health inequalities for those with learning difficulties and mental health problems are to be the subject of a ground-breaking investigation by the Disability Rights Commission who are launching their investigation 'Equal treatment: closing the gap'. Asks if it will blame GPs.
Primary care and mental health
- Authors:
- PIDD Frankie, McARTHUR Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 5(4), December 2000, pp.6-13.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
This article reflects some of the author's experience of working in primary care, and some observations of the state of development of primary care groups (PGCs) in taking up their mental health role.
GPs' views and use of adult mental health services in England and Wales: a survey investigating the effect of funding
- Author:
- CORNEY Roslyn H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 5(5), December 1996, pp.489-499.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
The purchaser/provider split and the introduction of GP fundholding has meant that GPs are now key players in determining the type of adult mental health services which are delivered. This paper describes the results of a recent survey of GPs' views and their use of adult mental health services. The survey was conducted in 100 fundholding practices and the same number of non-fundholding practices in 1994. Over one-quarter of the fundholding GPs had tried to make changes in out-patient provision and had used their purchasing power either to develop 'in house' psychiatric services or to reduce the number of consultants responsible for their patients. The results also indicate the large increase over the last few years in the number of mental health professionals based in general practice. This increase was particularly marked in fundholding practices. The implications for the delivery of mental health services are discussed.
Mental health services in primary care: a review of recent developments in London
- Authors:
- ROSEN Rebecca, JENKINS Clare
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This working paper aims to revisit findings from the 1997 King's Fund Inquiry on Mental Health and to examine the extent to which primary care mental health services have developed in line with recommendations made at that time. It takes a narrow view of 'primary care' as relating to general practice. Other community-based mental health services are addressed in other papers being produced as part of the Inquiry. The main focus of this paper is on general practice-based services for people with common mental health problems, and the role of PCTs in developing them. Findings are presented from a postal questionnaire of a 20% sample of London GP practices and a telephone survey of mental health leads in London PCTs.
What is the relationship between general practitioners' community referrals, and hospital referrals to an old age psychiatric service
- Authors:
- BUTLER R., OYEWOLE D., PITT B.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 4(1), February 2000, pp.79-81.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
There is a large variation in the referral rates of general practitioners (GPs) to specialist services. There is also evidence that GPs under-refer patients with dementia and depression to old age psychiatric services. However, little is known about individual GP referral rates of these services. Patients may be referred to psychiatric services by GPs in the community (community referrals), or by physicians or surgeons, while the patients are receiving medical or surgical care in hospital (hospital referrals). One way of controlling for GP variables, such as practice size and the age profile of patients, may be to examine the relationship between hospital and community referrals for each GP. The study hypothesised that there would be a positive correlation between these types of referral.
Banking on time
- Author:
- BURNS Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 105, 2000, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Looks at why time banks could provide a real opportunity to improve mental health.
Survey on the impact of the implementation of the community care reforms: psychiatrists and geriatricians
- Author:
- BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Health Policy and Economic Research Unit
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Results of a survey assessing the views of psychiatrists and geriatricians 2 years after the introduction of the community care reforms.
Carers perceived: policy and practice in informal care
- Authors:
- TWIGG Julia, ATKIN Karl
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 173p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Explores the reality of how service providers, such as doctors, social workers and community nurses, respond to carers. Looks at which carers get help and why, analysing how age, relationship, class and gender structure the responses of service providers and carers themselves. Also examines the moral, economic and policy issues posed by trying to fully incorporate carers' interests into service provision. Focuses on the views of both carers and service providers.
New beginnings: towards patient and public involvement in primary health care
- Editors:
- GILLAM Stephen, BROOKS Fiona
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 168p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the issues related to public and patient involvement in primary care. Begins by describing the theoretical and policy contexts that are shaping user involvement currently; why user involvement is regarded as important; and its role in primary care at organisation level and in the individual consultation. Moves on to consider a range of case studies of involvement of different types of user, including women, members of ethnic minorities, older people and people with mental health problems. Concludes with an overview of the challenges remaining and suggestions for future development.
The health and care of older people in care homes: a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach; a report of a joint working party
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The remit of the working party was to explore options for addressing the issues that currently prevent older people in care homes receiving the appropriate level and type of health and care services. It concludes that an integrated interdisciplinary approach is required. Key issues include the need for: a standardised interdisciplinary approach to assessment, care planning, and care delivery; development of the nurse as the lead practitioner in care homes; comprehensive systems of service delivery to engage general and specialists; and for all practitioners engaged in care home practice to have appropriate education and training and for relevant programmes of research.