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Care of chronic mental patients in The Netherlands

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While the Dutch Government is actively planning to reduce the number of mental hospital beds, particularly those for long-stay patients, it takes little notice of the reality of mental health care in The Netherlands, cherishing various misconceptions regarding institutionalism and community care. On the basis of a case-register study the population of chronic mental patients is estimated, including their current discharge rate from mental hospital without any aftercare. The burden of the mentally disabled on the community is discussed.

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Giel, R. Care of chronic mental patients in The Netherlands. Soc Psychiatry 21, 25–32 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00585319

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