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Mental health patients ‘have worse hospital experiences’
MENTAL health patients are more prone to “poorer” experiences during hospital stays, a new NHS poll warned yesterday.
According to a survey of more than 83,000 inpatients, doctors are less likely to involve those with mental health issues or learning disabilities in decisions about their care.
Many also felt that they did not receive the appropriate emotional support during their stay.
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