Where are the weakest links?: A descriptive study of discrepancies in prescribing between primary and secondary sectors of mental health service provision

Investigates the transfer of information regarding prescribed medication between primary and secondary care sectors. Patients aged 18-65 years, ready for discharge from hospital, were invited to participate. Prescribed medication was recorded from their hospital and general practitioner records. The significance of discrepancies identified between medication lists was assessed independently by four judges. (Original abstract - amended)