In 1978 a revolutionary mental health act was passed in Italy. By closing large mental hospitals and replacing them with community programs, it required a radical shift in psychiatric practice. The background philosophy, principles, and practical implications of this change are discussed. A model program and training design of a 4-yr residency are described in which psychiatrists learn the skills for community work while actually working in the community. The residency differs from most US residencies in having trainees be responsible for patients wherever they are being treated (residents are not rotated between services), its strong team orientation, and the value placed on community work. (15 ref) (PsycLIT Database Copyright 1987 American Psychological Assn, all rights reserved)

Training psychiatrists in the community: A report of the Italian experience

BURTI, Lorenzo;
1986-01-01

Abstract

In 1978 a revolutionary mental health act was passed in Italy. By closing large mental hospitals and replacing them with community programs, it required a radical shift in psychiatric practice. The background philosophy, principles, and practical implications of this change are discussed. A model program and training design of a 4-yr residency are described in which psychiatrists learn the skills for community work while actually working in the community. The residency differs from most US residencies in having trainees be responsible for patients wherever they are being treated (residents are not rotated between services), its strong team orientation, and the value placed on community work. (15 ref) (PsycLIT Database Copyright 1987 American Psychological Assn, all rights reserved)
1986
Training psychiatrists in the community: A report of the Italian experience
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