Abstract
Papers highlighting the difficult issue of ‘off-label prescribing’ are always of interest.[1][1] However, in the context of financial restraints and increasing cutbacks, the assertion, taken from the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ guidelines, that such a modus operandi of prescribing requires
Highlights
The Edinburgh Crisis Centre is undoubtedly an important resource for the city, but it is not a crisis house in the Camden mould
During a 12-month period, they had only 12 residential clients, who were working with our intensive home treatment team (IHTT)
To conclude that the Crisis Centre is the reason for a reduction in hospital admissions is not accurate, IHTT values the presence of the Centre
Summary
The Edinburgh Crisis Centre is undoubtedly an important resource for the city, but it is not a crisis house in the Camden mould. Crisis resolution and home treatment teams and intensive home treatment teams are worthwhile - but not everywhere During a 12-month period, they had only 12 residential clients, who were working with our intensive home treatment team (IHTT).
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