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The Psychiatric Hospital And The Family
H. T. . Ed(S): Harbin
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Paperback. Editor(s): Harbin, H. T. Num Pages: 341 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
In 1977 there were an estimated 1,846,090 patient care episodes in psychiatric hospitals across the United States. The number of patient care episodes in inpatient facilities continues to increase from that measured in 1955 despite the national emphasis on "deinstitutionalization." Yet the nature and focus of psychiatric hospitals, both public and private, have changed dramatically in the past fifty years. No longer are all mentally ill patients placed in distant hospitals that encourage separation from family and community. Many hospitals now work to include the patient's natural support system, and families are increasingly vocal about their right to stay involved ... Read more
In 1977 there were an estimated 1,846,090 patient care episodes in psychiatric hospitals across the United States. The number of patient care episodes in inpatient facilities continues to increase from that measured in 1955 despite the national emphasis on "deinstitutionalization." Yet the nature and focus of psychiatric hospitals, both public and private, have changed dramatically in the past fifty years. No longer are all mentally ill patients placed in distant hospitals that encourage separation from family and community. Many hospitals now work to include the patient's natural support system, and families are increasingly vocal about their right to stay involved ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
341
Condition
New
Number of Pages
341
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401198189
SKU
V9789401198189
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99-15
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