§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which bodies and individuals he intends to consult in constructing the substantive statement of good practice regarding the minimum acceptable professional standards for assessing patients prior to discharge, and for follow-up after discharge referred to in his answer of 13 July, to the hon. Member for Eddisbury (Mr. Goodlad),Official Report, columns 620–25.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Royal College of Psychiatrists has been invited to publish a document on good practice for discharge and after-care procedures, following a recommendation (17.24) by the Spokes report (committee of inquiry into the care and after-care of Miss Sharon Campbell), published in July 1988. The college is seeking the views of colleagues in other professions.
§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which bodies and individuals he will be consulting concerning his consideration of the possibility of proposing new legislation for compulsory treatment in the community referred to in his answer of 13 July to the hon. Member for Eddisbury (Mr. Goodlad),Official Report, columns 620–25.
§ Mr. FreemanWe are awaiting views of the Royal College of Psychiatrists on this issue. If, in the light of the college's views, we believe that it would be appropriate to consider new legislation, we will first consult representatives of health and social services authorities, and other relevant statutory services, appropriate professional associations and voluntary organisations.