Suicide under crisis resolution home treatment - a key setting for patient safety [Editorials]

Recent years have seen a substantial increase in the use of crisis resolution home treatment (CRHT) teams as an alternative to psychiatric in-patient admission. We discuss the functions of these services and their effectiveness. Our research suggests high rates of suicide in patients under CRHT. Specific strategies need to be developed to improve patient safety in this setting.
Source: Psychiatric Bulletin - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Editorials Source Type: research