Race and disadvantage: major factors for involuntary psychiatric admission
New Australian research shows the extent of the use of involuntary psychiatric admission, and the risk that it may be imposed disproportionately on some patient groups.
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New Australian research shows the extent of the use of involuntary psychiatric admission, and the risk that it may be imposed disproportionately on some patient groups.
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