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Research and Evaluation

The Physical Health Check: A tool for mental health workers

Michael Phelan West London Mental Health Trust, Gloucester House, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Linda Stradins West London Mental Health Trust, Gloucester House, London, UK
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Dipti Amin West London Mental Health Trust, Gloucester House, London, UK
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Rachel Isadore Hammersmith & Fulham Social Services, Gloucester House, London, UK
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Christine Hitrov Central & North West London Mental Health Trust, Victoria 1 CMHT, Hopkinson House, London, UK
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Anne Doyle West London Mental Health Trust, Gloucester House, London, UK
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RIk Inglis West London Mental Health Trust, Gloucester House, London, UK
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Pages 277-285 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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