New frontiers in the role of hospitalization for patients with personality disorders.
The question of hospitalization in patients who suffer from a borderline personality disorder is very contentious. Through a case-based approach, this review article highlights the issues that surround this controversy. It then reviews the current practice guidelines and examines the evidence for various forms of hospitalization. A synthesis of this information leads to practical recommendations for the management of this challenging population.
Vijay
Nishka R
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Staff Psychiatrist, Pembroke Regional Hospital, 705 Mackay Street, Tower C, Room 324, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 1G8, Canada. n.vijay@utoronto.ca
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Paul S
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D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data