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HSC 2001/018: Withholding treatment from violent and abusive patients in NHS trusts - NHS zero tolerance zone
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Document type:Health Service Circular
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:2 November 2001
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2001
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Series number:HSC 2001/018
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Pages:3
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This circular encloses guidance on the withholding of NHS treatment from violent and abusive patients.
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