Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
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J R Soc Med
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To explore whether ethnic variations in psychiatric admission and detention reported for adults also apply to adolescents and to establish the influence of diagnosis. ⋯ Significant ethnic variation was found in the rates of admission and detention for adolescents. However, diagnosis was also an important consideration and must be taken into account when examining for evidence of ethnic bias in the use of mental health services by young people. Further investigation is required to establish whether adolescent care pathways are providing a safe and appropriate level of inpatient care for all ethnic groups.