Avoiding systemic neglect and abuse in older people's inpatient mental health care settings

Abstract

Can models be set in place to prevent neglect and abuse in inpatient settings from becoming systemic? This article suggests that they can, and describes how the establishment of multi‐agency forums within care teams can help foster working practices that are open, accountable and respectful.

Citation

Minshull, P. (2004), "Avoiding systemic neglect and abuse in older people's inpatient mental health care settings", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 6 No. 4, pp. 27-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/14668203200400025