Risk management is the key to comprehensive tobacco control in mental health services

Introduction: Traditionally, tobacco use has been an accepted practice in mental health services all over the world. In recent years practice in Ireland and many other countries has changed dramatically in line with changes in other health service settings and services. The Best Practice Guidelines for Tobacco Management in the Mental Health Setting, provides mental health services with direction and support. However, the key to effective tobacco policy implementation in these settings lies in the ability to address and resolve conflicts between service goals; providing safe best practice care to clients and pro…