Psychiatric Services
- Volume 38
- Number 2
- February 1987
Article
Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages127–136This case study of structural inefficiencies in a state psychiatric hospital illustrates that careful analysis of problems, innovative thinking, clear understanding of the hospital's mission, and the use of modern technology can bring about improved ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.127Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages145–151The remedicalization of psychiatry does not mean the return to a reductionistic biomedical model of psychiatry or the renunciation of psychotherapy and psychodynamics. It does mean the refocusing of scientific advances in neu- robiology and neuroscience ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.145Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages152–159Very few clinical administrators are trained managers, and the combined role of clinician-manager is laden with conflicting expectations. This paper describes the planning, inception, and administration of a new, behaviorally oriented inpatient psychiat ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.152Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages160–165When psychiatrists and patients come from different cultural backgrounds, special knowledge, assistance, and awareness are needed for accurate diagnosis. Understanding the sociocultural milieu in which the patient lives and functions is crucial for ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.160Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages165–173It is widely recognized that the cultural uniqueness of American Indians and Alaska Natives must be reflected in the methods of diagnosing and treating their mental health problems, but empirical validation of specific diagnostic instruments and treatment ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.165Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages174–180Studies using a variety of diagnostic rating scales have identified much higher levels of somatic symptoms in Hispanic psychiatric patients, particularly those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or depression, than in their An- glo counterparts. However, ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.174Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages180–183Studies have shown that Hispanic males have higher rates of heavier drinking and problems associated with drinking than the general population. The au- thors discuss Mexican-American cultural and religious views on alcohol consumption and sex-role ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.180Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages184–189Psychological testing of minority patients is a frequently debated issue, not only in the scientific literature, but in the mass media, the courts, and legislative bodies. A historical overview of the controversy illustrates past abuses in such testing, ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.38.2.184Publication date: 01 February 1987
Pages190–196The authors review the use of seven psychiatric self-rating scales in cross-cultural research and practice and discuss some of the issues that limit their usefulness in cross-cultural settings. It is unclear whether any one scale can accurately assess the ...
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