Rachlin S, Grossman S, Frankel J
Hosp Community Psychiatry. 1979 Jan;30(1):37-9. doi: 10.1176/ps.30.1.37.
The authors conducted a study at an urban state hospital to determine if a patient's place of residence--within or outside the hospital's service district--was reflected in the admission rates or the quality of care received. No differences between in-district and out-of-district patients could be found on any parameter studied. The authors believe the results support the unique role of the state hospital as a facility that accepts its mandate as a referral of last resort.
