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Why are the Mentally Handicapped admitted to Hospital?

A ten-year survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

G. Carter
G. Carter*
Affiliation:
University of Bristol; Stoke Park Group of Hospitals, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1QU
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Summary

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.

Type
Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 145 , Issue 3 , September 1984 , pp. 283 - 288
Copyright
Copyright © 1984 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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