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Two models of care in the mental handicap services
Author(s) -
Punukollu N. Rao
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of the british institute of mental handicap (apex)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 0261-9997
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3156.1984.tb00190.x
Subject(s) - mental handicap , function (biology) , mentally ill , nursing , mental health , psychology , medicine , psychiatry , mental illness , evolutionary biology , biology
SUMMARY In this article two models of care are discussed in detail. Model 1 is the traditional model, where the consultant has clinical responsibility. In Model 2 GP's would take mentally handicapped hospital residents onto their registers and the consultants would function in an advisory capacity. The advantages and disadvantages of both models are discussed. Health authorities must decide which model to follow, depending on local circumstances.