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Assertive community treatment: a resource for the Oklahoma medical community.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18557582     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of this article is to provide the Oklahoma medical community with educational material regarding the assertive community treatment paradigm for the treatment of people with severe mental illnesses and to make the community aware that this is a resource available in several areas of the state. The concept, historical background, benefits, and cost effectiveness of assertive community treatment are discussed. The authors also seek to underscore the need for these programs in order to provide optimal care for the most severely ill psychiatric patients.
Authors:
Antonio A Reantaso; J Bryan Cates; Thomas S Hopkins; Ryan M Carnahan
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association     Volume:  101     ISSN:  0030-1876     ISO Abbreviation:  J Okla State Med Assoc     Publication Date:  2008 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-18     Completed Date:  2008-08-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503043     Medline TA:  J Okla State Med Assoc     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  79-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Tulsa, OK 74137, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Assertiveness*
Community Mental Health Services / economics,  methods*
Delivery of Health Care / methods
Humans
Mental Disorders / therapy*
Oklahoma
Patient Compliance
Quality of Health Care

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