Outpatient dental services for individuals with mental illness: a program description.
This paper describes a state-funded program providing dental services for community-based mentally ill clients. Contrasts between outpatient services for persons with mental illness and similar programs serving the mentally retarded population are emphasized. Implications of client eligibility, communication, and compliance issues relative to limitations of care are discussed. Suggestions for improving similar programs are provided.
Dicks
J L
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Dental Program, Brook Run, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA.
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000458:organization & administration; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005845:Georgia; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D008489:Medical Indigency; D001523:Mental Disorders; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation