American Journal of Psychiatry

F. J. B.

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Baker, JJ

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In 1972, the mental health services in the Veterans Administration were reorganized in a manner designed to increase the probability of interdisciplinary collaboration. VA hospitals were urged to form multidisciplinary mental health committees to advise on local programs and practices. This "corporate" approach has led to significant changes in the use of staff and in the physical and psychological environment in some hospitals. While it is too early to evaluate the full impact of the changes on patient care, waiting lists have been reduced and length of hospital

EF Torrey

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Small, SM

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The author presents a summary of the major evaluation techniques now available and discusses the values and limitations of each. He concludes that only by the use of many evaluation instruments during the resident's period of training can some estimate of clinical competence be approached. Even with this multiplicity of testing instruments, the validity of predictions of a psychiatrist's performance can be determined only in terms

ROBERT D. GILLMAN

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RAYMOND HEADLEE

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MILTON GREENBLATT

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FREDERICK LEMERE

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FRANK J. AYD, JR.

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Asken, MJ

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The author reviews the recent literature on the psychological aspects of mastectomy, including psychological reactions to the procedure and appropriate intervention strategies. He discusses individual and familial fears and concerns related to mastectomy and emphasizes the importance of