Developing Alternate Models for Long-Term Care: The “Family Model” and the Therapeutic Community
Abstract
This paper examines an alternative model for a long-term care facility for the mentally ill. Termed the “family model,” it is based upon the assumption that the primary function of a psychiatric environment is the delivery of services in loco familias. The difficulties in integrating the family model and the traditional medical model are examined.
Access content
To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access.- Personal login
- Institutional Login
- Sign in via OpenAthens
- Register for access
-
Please login/register if you wish to pair your device and check access availability.
Not a subscriber?
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development.
Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.).
