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Mitigation of Risk

Stone, Kevin

Authors

Kevin Stone Kevin2.Stone@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Lecturer - CHSS - HSS - USLW0001



Abstract

Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) make the final decision as to whether a person should be detained in hospital in England & Wales (UK) under civil mental health legislation. There has been little research to date as to the nature of the work that the AMHPs undertake in reaching that decision, and the contributing factors. As the final tier of mental health provision AMHPs engage with patients where least restrictive options are no longer considered to be keeping them, and in some instances the public, safe. Drawing on findings of 20 AMHP participants (ten mental health nurses and ten social workers) participants highlight assessments where the risks were considered to be high. The findings of this study highlight the nature and complexity of AMHP work and the challenges the role faces in respect of discharging its statutory duties. Themes emerging are challenges with containment, appropriate resourcing, and decision making when upholding the principles of the legislation. The implication of this research rests with how professionals are equipped to assess and reflect on risk, and employment policies that support AMHPs in practice

Citation

Stone, K. (2019, July). Mitigation of Risk. Paper presented at International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Rome, Italy

Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name International Academy of Law and Mental Health
Conference Location Rome, Italy
Start Date Jul 21, 2019
End Date Jul 27, 2019
Deposit Date Aug 7, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Keywords AMHP, Risk
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1946439