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Another Style of Psychogeriatric Service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

A. A. Baker  and
R. J. F. Byrne
A. A. Baker
Affiliation:
25 Mendip Close, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester
R. J. F. Byrne
Affiliation:
25 Mendip Close, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester
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Summary

This paper describes a psychogeriatric service in Gloucestershire. Agreement on policies was reached with general practitioners, Social Services, other psychiatrists and hospital nursing staff. The day hospital is regarded as the preferred area of treatment for a wide variety of patients, including the severely demented. In this service less than five per cent of admissions appear to become long-stay. With emphasis on day hospital and community support the number of beds for this type of patient recommended by DHSS may be excessive.

Type
Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 130 , Issue 2 , February 1977 , pp. 123 - 126
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists 1977 

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