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Monitoring the physical health of individuals with serious mental illness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Majella Cahill  and
Anne Jackson
Majella Cahill*
Affiliation:
Navan Sector Psychiatric Services, Co Meath
Anne Jackson
Affiliation:
Navan Sector Psychiatric Services, Co Meath
*
Correspondence E-mail: majella.cahill@ucd.ie
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Abstract

Developing effective models of identifying and managing physical ill health amongst mental health service users has become an increasing concern for psychiatric service providers. This article sets out the general professional and Irish statutory obligations to provide physical health monitoring services for individuals with serious mental illness. Review and summary statements are provided in relation to the currently available guidelines on physical health monitoring.

Keywords

Service developmentPhysical health monitoringSerious mental illness (SMI)Irish.
Type
Review
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 25 , Issue 3 , September 2008 , pp. 108 - 115
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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