The development of a community-based comprehensive mental health service delivery system for the Cayman Islands (1989-2001)
West Indian med. j
; 50(Supl.4): 34-39, Sept. 2001.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
This paper reviews the development of mental health services in the Cayman Islands throughout a twelve-year period (1989 to 2001). I was appointed the resident consultant psychiatrist to the islands in 1989, after which time a consultative process between the Ministry of Health, Senior Management of the George Town Hospital and myself allowed the development and establishment of a comprehensive community-based mental health service delivery system (MHSDS), specifically designed to suit the needs of the Cayman Islands. The components of the MHSDS and their evolution in the absence of adequate facilities are reported. The framework for the service is outlined, and the concerns and objectives of the MHSDS are discussed, along with short-term and long-term goals.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Community Mental Health Services
/
Delivery of Health Care
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Caribbean
/
English Caribbean
/
Cayman Islands
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cayman Islands
Institution/Affiliation country:
George Town Hospital/KY