Administration in mental health

, Volume 3, Issue 2, pp 186–192 | Cite as

How accurate are client reports?

  • Vicki Nealey
  • Merlin Taber
  • Stanley Nealey
Article

Abstract

Information reported by clients on their previous contacts with community agencies is not accurate. A study of hospital and clinic records indicates that these reports contain omissions significant enough to jeopardize continuity of care.

Keywords

Community Agency Mental Health Clinic Mental Health Agency Community Mental Health Care Community Mental Health Program 
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Copyright information

© Saul Feldman 1975

Authors and Affiliations

  • Vicki Nealey
    • 1
  • Merlin Taber
    • 2
  • Stanley Nealey
    • 3
  1. 1.the Department of PsychologyOklahoma State UniversityStillwater
  2. 2.University of IllinoisUrbana
  3. 3.Battelle Human Affairs Research CentersSeattle

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