Book Review

Use of a Crisis Committee in a Therapeutic Community

Authors: DAVE M. DAVIS MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT:Described is the use of a patient crisis committee in an adult therapeutic community. The crisis committee is a function of the patient government and is called into action in situations formerly handled by physicians or nurses. This method appears to be highly successful in the therapeutic community described.

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