Some Aspects of the Relationship of the Urban Pediatric Hospital to Community Mental Health Programs

DEXTER M. BULLARD, JR.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 124, Number 7

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.124.7.944

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The expanded role of the urban pediatric hospital in the delivery of comprehensive medical care has been accompanied by increasing referrals of patients with social and emotional problems. In the treatment of these patients the "mecca" philosophy of the hospital must be weighed against the realistic appraisal of the most appropriate community resource. Clinical and geographical responsibilities must be delineated to make effective use of the urban pediatric hospital and reduce duplication of mental health services.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 124 • Number 7 • January 1968

Pages: 944 - 949

PubMed: 5634396

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Published in print: January 1968

Published online: 1 April 2006

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DEXTER M. BULLARD, JR.

Associate in psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, Mass. 02115, and staff psychiatrist, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Boston

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Some Aspects of the Relationship of the Urban Pediatric Hospital to Community Mental Health Programs

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