Hi, wondering if anybody can offer advice?
A friend of mine is trying to track down a relative who she thinks may be in hospital or even having been committed to a psychiatric hospital.
The relative in question has some alcohol and maybe even mental health issues and became estranged from most of his family. My friend is concerned about him as his neighbours don't seem to have any information and my friend has also fallen out with family members who may have more info but are refusing to help.
There is nothing sinister in my friend's wish to find this man- she was always on good terms with him and is simply concerned about his well-being. They were friends but nothing more and there is no motive except knowing that this man is ok- I think my friend was shocked by the news of that man's body that was found in Wexford.
My friend is related by marriage but would have no right to be given any info by official organisations.
Any suggestions as to how you might go about finding somebody who may be in hospital or psychiatric hospital. I understand need for patient privacy so is there really anything my friend could do?
Thanks for any advice.
A friend of mine is trying to track down a relative who she thinks may be in hospital or even having been committed to a psychiatric hospital.
The relative in question has some alcohol and maybe even mental health issues and became estranged from most of his family. My friend is concerned about him as his neighbours don't seem to have any information and my friend has also fallen out with family members who may have more info but are refusing to help.
There is nothing sinister in my friend's wish to find this man- she was always on good terms with him and is simply concerned about his well-being. They were friends but nothing more and there is no motive except knowing that this man is ok- I think my friend was shocked by the news of that man's body that was found in Wexford.
My friend is related by marriage but would have no right to be given any info by official organisations.
Any suggestions as to how you might go about finding somebody who may be in hospital or psychiatric hospital. I understand need for patient privacy so is there really anything my friend could do?
Thanks for any advice.
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