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Hallmarks of a secure psychiatric service for women

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Charles Kaye*
Affiliation:
18 Tanhouse Lane, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1HR
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Abstract

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Dissatisfaction with current psychiatric services provided for women in secure health environments is described. Mention is made of recent improvements in the special hospitals. A set of key criteria is suggested to judge the effectiveness of services wherever provided.

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Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

References

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