General Hospital Psychiatry: Psychiatric Certificates
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A retrospective analysis of 70 cases referred for certification revealed that they accounted for less then 1% of total cases. Criminal cases constituted 50% and the rest were service and civil cases. There was no psychiatric problem detectable in 10% of the cases; 7% were for travel concessions. All the certificates issued in service matters were in favor of employees.
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