1. The Risk Reference Panel: a thematic analysis of a multidisciplinary forum for complex cases
- Author
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Gaynor Jones, Alec Thomas, and Ian Evans
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Clinical governance ,Medical education ,community mental health teams ,business.industry ,Principal (computer security) ,Original Papers ,030227 psychiatry ,03 medical and health sciences ,Psychiatry and Mental health ,forensic mental health services ,0302 clinical medicine ,Harm ,Multidisciplinary approach ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Health board ,Thematic analysis ,Psychology ,business ,Risk management ,qualitative research ,Qualitative research - Abstract
Aims and methodTo describe the functions of the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Risk Reference Panel and characterise the typical referrals presented and outcomes from the panel. A structured thematic analysis was performed on verbatim transcripts of 48 panel sessions.ResultsThe 79 codes identified were grouped into 16 subthemes. Four principal themes were identified: two characterising cases brought to the panel (childhood risk factors and current presenting difficulties) and two describing advice given (risk management and wider organisational issues). Quotations are given to illustrate cases presented and advice given by the panel.Clinical implicationsThe panel provides a valuable source of special expertise in the management of complex and exceptional cases where risk of harm is significant and clinical teams have ongoing concerns. This paper describes a model of peer-working to support staff and may further reduce the risk of harm associated with mental illness.Declaration of interestNone.
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- 2019