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Public psychiatry: the public's view.

M F Shore

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |November 1, 1979
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    Public perception of psychiatry is linked to institutional care quality. The author suggests psychiatrists can improve care by refusing to practice in inadequate facilities and advocating for better public mental health services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health Policy
    • Sociology of Medicine

    Background:

    • A 1977 survey indicated that the quality of institutional psychiatry negatively impacts public attitudes toward the field.
    • The study notes a shortage of psychiatrists in public institutions, raising questions about public perception and their association with institutional conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the relationship between the quality of institutional psychiatry and public attitudes.
    • To examine the role of psychiatrists in public mental health institutions and potential systemic issues.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of a 1977 survey on public attitudes toward psychiatry.
    • Discussion of the perceived social contract between public and private healthcare sectors regarding patient care.

    Main Results:

    • The quality of care in public psychiatric institutions is a significant factor influencing negative public perceptions.
    • Inadequate care in public facilities may stem from a system that shifts "undesirable" patients from private to public institutions.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychiatrists can advocate for improved public mental health services by collectively refusing to practice in substandard institutions.
    • Supporting non-governmental bodies for public service delivery and investing in research for effective mental illness treatments are crucial for systemic change.

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