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April 27, 2007

Care of Adults With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders in U.S. Community Hospitals, 2004

This Fact Book examines hospital care for adults age 18 and older with mental health or substance abuse problems who were treated for those conditions in community (as opposed to specialty) hospitals. Information on patient characteristics, length of stay for various conditions, and costs is presented as well as detailed statistics on stays related to dual diagnosis, suicide, and maternity care.

Posted by Gary Holden at April 27, 2007 3:05 AM