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It has been said that how a society treats its least well-off members speaks volumes about its humanity. If so, our treatment of the mentally ill suggests that American society is inhumane: swinging between overintervention and utter neglect, we sometimes force extreme treatments on those who do not want them, and at other times discharge mentally ill patients who do want treatment without providing adequate resources for their care in the community. Focusing on overinterventionist approaches, Refusing Care explores when, if ever, the mentally ill should be treated against their will. Basing her analysis on case and empirical studies, Elyn R. Saks explores dilemmas raised by forced treatment...
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Issues for 1974- include the section: Psychopharmacology--a recurring bibliography.
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"Abstracts and reviews of selected literature in psychiatry, neurology and their allied fields." (varies slightly)