This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. As health and social care organisations respond to the health modernisation agenda, the use of integrated care pathways in mental health is fast growing. The combination of knowledgeable discussion and credible experience of the contributors make this is an innovative text which will be of great value to those who are challenged with developing mental health care. An introduction to care pathways in mental health services.Advice on using care pathways to monitor the quality of mental health services.Discussion on developing and operating integrated care pathways within multi-professional working practices.Legal aspects of integrated care pathways.Examples of working integrated care pathways.