Characteristics of patients, who escape from government mental hospital, Peshawar
PJMR-Pakistan Journal of Medical Research. 1991; 30 (1): 13-15
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ABSTRACT
The characteristics of 24 patients, who absconded from Government Mental Hospital, Peshawar between 1st July 1990 and 31st December 1990 were studied. All were male with a mean age of 25 years. The majority were from lower social class, who were admitted on a semi-voluntary basis. The predominant psychiatric diagnoses were heroin addiction [50%] and schizophrenia [38%]. The mode of "escape" in most cases [92%] could not be ascertained. No attempt was made to contact the police in any such incident
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Clase Social
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Demografía
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Inglés
Revista:
Pak. J. Med. Res.
Año:
1991
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