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The authors have responded to the increasing interest in the development of psychiatric units within the general hospital setting by providing a review of major planning and design considerations for such units. Environmental, functional and physical considerations are outlined as well as recommended space allocations.
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Howard J. Gershon, M.A.H.C.A. is Executive Vice-President of Lammers and Gershon Associates, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in planning and development services for health facilities. Mr. Voorheis was Executive Vice-President of Mental Health Management, Inc., a psychiatric health care consulting and management firm based in suburban Washington, D.C. Reprints may be obtained by writing to Mr. Gershon at Lammers and Gershon Associates, Inc., 11333 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 22090.
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Gershon, H.J., Voorheis, H. Planning and design considerations for general hospital psychiatric units. Administration in Mental Health 11, 205–212 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00819532
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00819532