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Multi‐disciplinary working in a forensic mental health setting: ethical codes of reference
Author(s) -
Mason T.,
Williams R.,
VivianByrne S.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1365-2850
pISSN - 1351-0126
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2850.2002.00501.x
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , thematic analysis , unit (ring theory) , mental health , multidisciplinary team , discipline , forensic psychiatry , psychology , medical education , engineering ethics , applied psychology , nursing , medicine , engineering , qualitative research , sociology , psychiatry , social science , mathematics education
This paper reports on a small research project on multidisciplinary team‐working within a medium secure forensic unit in the United Kingdom. Although multidisciplinary team working is widely accepted as an effective strategy for the delivery of healthcare services in modern society it is also recognized that interdisciplinary problems can also occur. This study developed two questionnaires, one being delivered to a number of groups and teams in the secure unit, whilst the second one was geared to individuals. A thematic analysis was employed to develop category building and concept formation. The results highlighted a three‐level ethical code referencing system that was employed by both individuals and groups. Within this, three domains, or trajectories, were identified that were polarized continuums of main tensions for multidisciplinary staff working in forensic practice.