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Abandoning the mentally ill.

R Barton

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Mentally ill individuals face historical and modern abandonment, with care shifting from patients to paperwork. Effective treatment requires a return to medical science, not unqualified advocacy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • Historically, mentally ill individuals have been marginalized by families and authorities.
    • Contemporary societal trends exacerbate this abandonment through various systemic failures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the multifaceted nature of modern abandonment of mentally ill patients.
    • To advocate for a treatment approach grounded in medical science and expertise.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of historical and contemporary societal attitudes towards mental illness.
    • Critical examination of institutional practices and professional roles in mental healthcare.
    • Discussion of the concept of authority in medical treatment.

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    Main Results:

    • Modern abandonment manifests as depersonalized care, diminished institutional capacity, and the distortion of mental illness through semantic critiques.
    • The rise of ancillary professional groups and the redirection of institutional goals undermine patient welfare.
    • A significant disconnect exists between the scientific basis of medicine and current practices.

    Conclusions:

    • The treatment of mentally ill individuals must be re-centered on the art and science of medicine.
    • There is a critical need to resist unqualified advocacy and ensure evidence-based practices guide mental healthcare.
    • Reforming institutional objectives and professional roles is essential to combat patient abandonment.