Risk Assessment
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Risk Assessment should include consideration of past/present behaviours, and also any protective factors.
It is common practice to use a standardised form of risk assessment, which may be specific to your health board.
Some points to consider:
- Self-harm
- Suicide
- Alcohol
- Illicit substances
- Driving
- Any children involved
- Self-neglect
- Harm to others
- Violence and aggression
- Exploitation by others
- Physical health
- Falls
- Absconding