The British Journal of Psychiatry 130: 123-126 (1977)
© 1977 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Another style of psychogeriatric service
AA Baker and RJ Byrne
This paper describes a psychogeriatric service in Gloucestershire.
Agreement on policies was reached with general practitioners, Social
Services, other psychiatrists and hospital nursing staff. The day hospital
is regarded as the preferred area of treatment for a wide variety of
patients, including the severely demented. In this service less than five
per cent of admissions appear to become long-stay. With emphasis on day
hospital and community support the number of beds for this type of patient
recommended by DHSS may be excessive.