A Survey of Psychiatrists in Boston and Their Work with Violent Patients

KENNETH J. TARDIFFAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 131, Number 9

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.131.9.1008

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A survey indicated that fewer than half the psychiatrists in Boston evaluate or treat violent patients. Psychiatrists working with violent patients tended to be under 40 years of age and in residency training. Patterns of treatment, suggestions for prevention of violent episodes, types of patients, and sources of referral are described. The author suggests ways to encourage work with violent patients as well as future areas for research.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 131 • Number 9 • September 1974

Pages: 1008 - 1011

PubMed: 4411777

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Published in print: September 1974

Published online: 12 February 2015

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KENNETH J. TARDIFF

Special Consultant, Greater Vancouver Mental Health Project, and Teaching Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Health Sciences Centre Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver 8, B.C., Canada

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A Survey of Psychiatrists in Boston and Their Work with Violent Patients

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