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Mental health: physical health deterioration while under the care of a low secure unit
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This report considers the care of a person with a mental health condition who was being cared for on a mental health low secure unit. His physical health deteriorated and he had to be admitted to an emergency department.
This report considers the care of a person with a mental health condition who was being cared for on a mental health low secure unit. His physical health deteriorated and he had to be admitted to an emergency department.
Published 30 July 2026
Published
Mental health
Hospital care
Patient safety themes
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