Pre-hospital mental health with Anna Basquil and Dan Fisher

In this episode we explore the initiative of pre-hospital
co-responding mental health nurses working alongside paramedics
within London, UK. We look at the prevalence of mental health
within the capital and how Anna and Dan have seen the initiative
add benefit to pre-hospital assessment, management and the
resultant access to healthcare. 


We look at some of the current prevailing mental health
statistics (MIND 2020), such as:


1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year.

792 million people are affected by mental health issues
worldwide.

At any given time, 1 in 6 working-age adults have symptoms
associated with mental ill health.

Mental illness is the second-largest source of burden of
disease in England. Mental illnesses are more common,
long-lasting and impactful than other health conditions.

Men aged 40-49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK.



We also look at anecdotal commonalities in acute MH presentations
within the community and the interplay between the Mental Health
Act and the Mental Capacity Act in assessment and treatment of
mental health patients. Lastly, we look at case studies to
understand the dual assessment model that Anna and Dan use to
assess patients within the pre-hospital environment. 


I hope you enjoy the episode.