Training Psychiatrists in Mental Retardation

DAVID E. RASKINAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 128, Number 11

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.128.11.1443

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The author reviews some approaches to training psychiatrists in mental retardation. He describes a program begun in the District of Columbia to provide consultation for mental retardation. In addition to teaching the physical aspects of retardation, this program attempts to incorporate training in family interaction and its relationship to the social environment. The resident sees the retarded child not only as a genetic product, but also as he affects and is affected by his interpersonal environment.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 128 • Number 11 • May 1972

Pages: 1443 - 1445

PubMed: 5020197

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Published in print: May 1972

Published online: 1 April 2006

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DAVID E. RASKIN

National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, Md.

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Training Psychiatrists in Mental Retardation

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