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Psychiatric Bulletin (2004) 28: 426. doi: 10.1192/pb.28.11.426-b
© 2004 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Psychiatric Bulletin (2004) 28: 426
© 2004 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Correspondence

Copying letters to patients

Bryan Lask

Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, St George’s Hospital Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Jenner Wing, CranmerTerrace, London SW7 0RE

Sarah Hulin-Dickens (Psychiatric Bulletin (Correspondence) August 2004, 28, 305) expresses considerable concern about the issue of copying letters to patients.

In contrast, my experience over 15 years of this practice is very positive. Parents are extraordinarily grateful and the patients themselves have no hesitation in correcting any errors and pointing out any omissions. The letters form a useful forum for further discussion, as well as a reminder of previous discussions. On no occasion have I ever received a complaint, either from a patient, a parent or any of the many professionals who receive copies of such letters.

This experience is shared by a number of colleagues and I hope that Dr Hulin-Dickens will feel reassured.





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