In this review, we introduce the topic of transgender medicine, aimed at the non-specialist
clinician working in the UK. Appropriate terminology is provided alongside practical advice on …

Objective Suicide attempts requiring hospitalization are known to be common in patients
who are diagnosed with eating disorders. Attempting suicide is a major indicator for those at …

Objectives The objective of this study was to determine risk factors for those diagnosed with
eating disorders who report self-harm and suicidality. Design and setting This study was a …

Background ‘Early Intervention in Psychosis' (EIP) services have been associated with
improved outcomes for early psychosis. However, these services are heterogeneous and many …

We review the international literature on a neglected aspect of maternal mortality: maternal
homicide. Reported rates range from 0.97 to 10.6 per 100,000 live births. Women murdered …

Background Integrated care unites funding, administrative, organisational, service delivery
and clinical levels to create connectivity, alignment and collaboration within and between …

Objectives To describe and compare the association between suicidality and subsequent
readmission for patients hospitalized for eating disorder treatment, within 2 years of discharge, …

BackgroundPrevalence of self-harm in the UK was reported as 6.4% in 2014. Despite sparse
evidence for effectiveness, guidelines recommend harm minimisation; a strategy in which …

Background This paper explores ethical concerns arising in healthcare integration. We argue
that integration is necessary imperative for meeting contemporary and future healthcare …

Introduction Self-harm and suicide are major public health concerns among children and
adolescents. Many risk and protective factors for suicide and self-harm have been identified …