How far can the NHS go to support addicts who won't help themselves I watched as a man killed himself through alcoholism, unable to do more than pick up the pieces. Daily support to addicts is costing the NHS time and money
Henry has taken to his bed. He’s 52, and drinking himself to death. Having been on detox programmes in the past, he’s decided he doesn’t want to go through it all again this time.
He’s been formally judged to have mental capacity, but the core problem – the punishing result of his drinking – remains unaddressed. He’s now been referred twice to the rapid response team (a multidisciplinary, acute healthcare agency whose aim is to cut down on inappropriate hospital admissions). Continue reading... The Guardian
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Henry has taken to his bed. He’s 52, and drinking himself to death. Having been on detox programmes in the past, he’s decided he doesn’t want to go through it all again this time.
He’s been formally judged to have mental capacity, but the core problem – the punishing result of his drinking – remains unaddressed. He’s now been referred twice to the rapid response team (a multidisciplinary, acute healthcare agency whose aim is to cut down on inappropriate hospital admissions). Continue reading... The Guardian
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