Living with Schizophrenia

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  • John Pringle
چکیده

It seems that, as far as the authorities are concerned, a schizophrenic is either ill enough to be under a compulsory order or he is a fully responsible adult with whom they can deal directly. In reality he is neither, but a mentally-handicapped person in need of care and protection.

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دوره 1972  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 1972