Dorothea dix: A proponent of humane treatment of mentally ill
The work of early pioneers like Dorothea Dix was instrumental in the establishment of institutions dedicated especially for the care of the mentally ill. Originally from the United States, she became acquainted with the idea of humane treatment of the mentally ill during her visit to England. After...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmhhb.org/article.asp?issn=0971-8990;year=2016;volume=21;issue=1;spage=69;epage=71;aulast=Modak |