Male Admissions to the English Special Hospitals — 1961–1965: A Demographic Survey
Authors:
- Gavin TennentGTGavin Tennent
- Elizabeth ParkerEPElizabeth Parker
- Patrick G. McGrathPMPatrick G. McGrath
- David StreetDSDavid Street
- 1 February 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 136 (2) , 181-190
Abstract
The social, criminal and psychiatric backgrounds of 878 male patients admitted for the 1st time to the 3 English Special Hospitals during the years 1961-1965 are examined and the implications of differences between them for research discussed. It is noted that only 35% of the admission group were discharged within a 4 yr period. The need for long term follow-up studies is stressed.Keywords
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