Angela Frost

“There is no formal guidance or process in place at the Trust for Consultant [name redacted] to seek a second opinion in relation to diagnosis, treatment plans or whether a patient meets the criteria for detention under the Mental Health Act”

“There is no formal guidance or process in place at the Trust for health care professionals or family members to seek a second opinion in relation to the matters set out above”

“there is a lack of understanding on the part of in-patient Consultants as to rules around confidentiality and the nature/extent of permissible communication with family members”