The British Journal of Psychiatry 145: 283-288 (1984)
© 1984 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Why are the mentally handicapped admitted to hospital? A ten-year survey
G Carter
Admissions of mentally handicapped patients over a ten-year period to a
hospital group with a catchment area population of 213,000 are described
and discussed. During this time, there was a progressive increase in
temporary admissions for assessment, day care, and for both planned and
emergency respite care. There were also 89 admissions for permanent care
associated with conditions such as psychiatric disorder, multiple handicap,
and changed family circumstances.