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Mental disorder and clinical care in people convicted of homicide: national clinical survey
- Authors:
- SHAW Jenny, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 8.5.99, 1999, pp.1240-1244.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
This article estimates the rate of mental disorder in those convicted of homicide and examines the social and clinical characteristics of those with a history of contact with psychiatric services. Concludes that there are substantial rates of mental disorder in people convicted of homicide. Most do not have severe mental illness or a history of contact with mental health services. Inquiry findings suggest that preventing loss of contact with services and improving the clinical management of patients with both mental illness and substance misuse may reduce risk, but clinical trials are needed to examine the effectiveness of such interventions.
An assessment of the security dependency and treatment needs of all patients in secure services in a UK health region
- Authors:
- SHAW Jenny, DAVIES John, MOREY Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 12(3), December 2001, pp.610-637.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
Previous studies have revealed discrepancies between patients' security needs and security provision. Reports on a study to establish the needs of a UK health regions' patients in secure care in four domains: security, dependency, 'political' and treatment. Psychiatrists were asked to complete on each patients a questionnaire designed for the study. The results showed that 261 patients (79%) were placed at a level of security inappropriate to their needs. Factors associated with inappropriate placement are discussed and possible developments in service provision are outlined.