Physical illness in those with mental illness: psychiatric services need to change focus.

Br J Psychiatry

Oscar Eunan Daly, MB, FRCPsych, Seraphic Clinic, 7 John Mitchel Place, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 2BP, Northern Ireland, UK. Email:

Published: January 2017

Those with mental illness die prematurely. One reason may be that psychiatrists are overly concerned with risk, focusing too much on this aspect of practice and neglecting the physical health needs of our patients. We need to reconsider how we approach our patients and their needs.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.116.182915DOI Listing

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