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Editorial
. 2023 Mar 30;73(729):148-149.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp23X732297. Print 2023 Apr.

Improving the management of self-harm in primary care

Faraz Mughal  1 , Liam Clarke  2 , Rachel Connolly  3 , Amanda Yenn Teng Lee  4 , Leah Quinlivan  5 , Nav Kapur  6
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Improving the management of self-harm in primary care

Faraz Mughal et al. Br J Gen Pract. .
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Conflict of interest statement

Faraz Mughal, Liam Clarke, Amanda YT Lee, and Nav Kapur were members of the Guideline Committee for the NICE 2022 self-harm guideline. Rachel Connolly was the NICE systematic reviewer for the guideline. Nav Kapur was the expert topic advisor. Nav Kapur is a member of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group. The guideline referred to in this article was produced by the NICE. Leah Quinlivan declares no competing interests.

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