Aleksandra Markowska
29 Sept 2022 · Coroner Nadia Persaud · East London
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of direct access to perinatal psychiatry for BPAS patients
“The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is a charity whose services are often commissioned by the NHS. As a charity, BPAS does not have direct access to NHS perinatal psychiatrists. Referrals would have to be made either via the patient's GP or via an unwieldy safeguarding concern (as happened in this case). Referrals via the GP are not possible where the patient does not wish their identity to be revealed. It is a matter of concern that there is no direct access for BPAS patients who are”
2. lack of direct access to perinatal psychiatry for BPAS patients
“It is a matter of concern that there is no direct access for BPAS patients who are suffering from pregnancy related mental health decline, to peri-natal psychiatry teams. Direct and confidential access to peri-natal psychiatry teams may reduce the risk of future deaths.”
Responses
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