Intensive case management: putting it into practice
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community care. However, there is confusion over the meaning of the term and a surprising lack of evidence regarding its efficacy in the care of the mentally ill (Bachrach, 1989). Core func tions of case management that have been identified include the assessment of individual need, the development of a comprehensive service plan, arrangement of service delivery, the mon itoring and assessment of services and evaluation and follow-up (leading if necessary to a revised package of treatment and care) (Ryan et al 1991). These may be described as the 'brokerage'
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