Psychiatry in Pakistan: 1947-2006: a new balance sheet.
This review deals with the evolution of psychiatry in Pakistan since its inception in 1947. It describes the situation of psychiatric services, education and research through the years 1947-2006, presenting a picture of existing mental health scenario, suggesting the ways for improvement and comment on possible future developments. It concludes with the prediction of a revolutionary change in the current shape of psychiatry throughout the world and especially in Pakistan whereby psychiatry will change to organic-based discipline of a wider "Neurosciences".
Gadit
Amin A Muhammad
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Memorial University of Newfoundland, 300-Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6, Canada.
D003906:Developing Countries; D006266:Health Education; D006285:Health Planning; D006291:Health Policy; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends*; D010154:Pakistan; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends*