The British Journal of Psychiatry (2006) 188: 403-404. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.105.018523
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Stalking of mental health professionals: an underrecognised problem

RONAN J. McIVOR

Maudsley Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry

EDWARD PETCH

West London Mental Health National Health Service Trust, London, UK

Correspondence: Dr Ronan J. McIvor, Maudsley Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, 103 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ, UK. E-mail: r.mcivor{at}iop.kcl.ac.uk

Declaration of interest None.

Doctors and mental healthcare professionals are at greater risk of being stalked than the general population, particularly by their patients. Despite causing significant psychological distress, stalking remains underrecognised and poorly managed. Healthcare organisations should ensure appropriate policies are in place to aid awareness and minimise risk, including the provision of formal educational programmes.


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