Koch A, Gillis L S
MRC Clinical Psychiatry Research Unit, University of Cape Town.
S Afr Med J. 1991 Sep 21;80(6):289-91.
The failure of discharged psychiatric inpatients to attend for continuing outpatient treatment is an important factor in readmission. A study of 136 such patients indicates that frank resistance to treatment and inadequate information given to patients and their families are important contributing factors. A recommendation for improving the situation is made.
