Should mental-health patients wear identifying wristbands?
Should mental-health patients wear identifying wristbands? British politician thinks so A British politician wants mental-health patients to wear color-coded bracelets to identify their conditions. Chamali Fernando, a conservative party member and parliamentary candidate for Cambridge, suggested the controversial tactic during a Monday campaign event in Cambridge. When asked how professionals could better help people with mental health problems, she suggested patients wear wristbands — specifically ones color-coded by condition — so officials could more easily identify them, the Independent reported. Richard Taylor, a polical blogger who attended the event, tweeted about the bizarre policy. “This would immediately cause others to… View Article
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