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Dáil

Written answer

Mental Health Services

Summary

The HSE will respond directly on discharge plans, communication guidance and continuity of care after involuntary psychiatric admissions.

647. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to require inpatient psychiatric services to provide the referring clinician with an appropriate discharge plan following an involuntary psychiatric admission, including information necessary to ensure continuity of care; whether national guidance currently exists in respect of such communication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67065/26]

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Mary Butler Minister of State at the Department of Health Fianna Fáil

I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond direct to the Deputy as soon as possible in relation to the detailed operational information sought.

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