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Patient costs for treatment of mental illness change with age.

Authors :
Canady, Valerie A.
Source :
Mental Health Weekly; 12/19/2016, Vol. 26 Issue 48, p5-6, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a study "The Economic Burden of Chronic Psychotic Disorders in Ontario," on the increased cost of treatment of patients with psychotic illnesses because of complex medical needs. Topics discussed include views of health economist Claire de Oliveira, on the study; cost of patients with chronic psychotic disorders; and separate treatment for mental health and physical health.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10581103
Volume :
26
Issue :
48
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Mental Health Weekly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120282237
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.30869