The British Journal of Psychiatry (2006) 189: 479-480. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.106.029942
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Smoke-free legislation and mental health units: the challenges ahead

Karen Jochelson, BA, DPhil, MBA, Research Fellow

The King’s Fund, 11–13 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0AN, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 7307 2663

Correspondence: email: kjochelson{at}kingsfund.org.uk

Declaration of interest None.

Under the proposed English Health Act regulations most mental health units will have to be smoke-free, although patients will be able to smoke outside. Implementing the regulations will be challenging but may also be an opportunity for a more holistic approach focusing on the physical and psychological health of patients.




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