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Impact of Treating Involuntarily Admitted Schizophrenics on an Open Unit

Authors: RIF S. EL-MALLAKH, MD, NEIL R. LIEBOWITZ, MD, KATON PATEL, MD, HARSHAD PATEL, MD, MICHAEL A. PESZKE, MD

Abstract

When involuntary psychiatric patients are treated on unlocked units, problems may arise as to resource expenditure and the ability to provide optimal psychiatric care. This study investigates the problem and possible solutions.

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