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More and more consensus that mental health inpatients should be treated as near to home as possible, but what is the evidence for this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Family interaction: Treating close to home can allow for family interaction & /or family therapy. However, in some situations one may need to travel further to obtain specialized care.

Answered 6/8/2013

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