[The role of health insurance in mental health care in Germany].
An outline of the German system of mental health care is given. A description of its organization, funding streams and service set-up is provided. Strengths and weaknesses are highlighted, and the system is contrasted with the organisation of mental health care in England and Wales.
Becker
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Katedra Psychiatrii, Uniwersytet Lipski. beckt@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
Fritze
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Kuntze
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D005858:Germany; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000191:economics*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom