Original Article

Problems in the Establishment of Community Mental Health Centers

Authors: HOWARD P. ROME M.D.

Abstract

The author reviews the background for the expanding establishment of mental health centers and their need. He emphasizes the role the family doctor must play in community mental health. He points up the threat of losing this area of medical practice to nonmedical persons if the medical profession's indifference permits such a turn of events by default.

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