If patients are being discharged to the care of the police, we need to:

• Complete the Police discharge paperwork
• Document it in the notes

This  ensures:

• Patient & Police have the relevant advice including when to return
• What medication was given in ED  – to avoid medication error in police custody
• Discharge medication
• If patient is leaving against advice a formal capacity assessment is made

This is not a police statement.

PDF: Return to custody form