Policy and good practice guidelines in general adult mental health services: programme for health promotion, mental health addiction and social development: draft 2

摘要

Clear procedures should exist in each area regarding referral to each component ofudthe mental health services. Such procedures should be available to generaludpractitioners in the area.udIn all instances, referrals through primary care services are considered best practice.udIn circumstances where this does not take place, prompt contact with the patient'sudgeneral practitioner is advisable as soon as possible.