A framework for classifying state involuntary commitment...

Autor: Ross, Ruth E., Rothbard, Aileen B.
Zdroj: Administration & Policy in Mental Health; Mar1996, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p341, 16p, 9 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Abstrakt: Presents a study which examined the link between the stringency levels of commitment statutes and the rates of admission to state and county hospitals. Description of a classification system for state involuntary commitment statutes; Explanation of its use in state hospital admission rates; Factors that may influence an individual's commitment statutes; Impact of involuntary commitment statutes on mental health policy; Methods used in study; Results.
Databáze: Complementary Index