Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyse the nature and extent of data extracted from case files of deceased individuals in contact with services 6 months prior to drug deaths in Scotland during 2003. A cross-sectional descriptive analysis of 317 case notes of 237 individuals who had drug-related deaths was undertaken, using a data linkage process. All contacts made with services in the 6 months prior to death were identified. Information on clinical and social circumstances obtained from social care, specialist drug treatment, mental health, non-statutory services, the Scottish Prison Service and Criminal Records Office was collated. More than 70% (n = 237) were seen 6 months prior to their drug death.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1289-1298 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Psychopharmacology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2010 |
Keywords
- Scotland
- drug-related death
- clinical information