Characteristics of HIV-Infected Patients in an Inpatient Psychiatric Setting

Year: 1994 Source: Psychosomatics, v.35, no.1, (January-February 1994), p.59-65 SIEC No: 19941002

Psychiatric admissions of 91 patients infected with HIV over a 5-year period, 1986-91, are reviewed. Suicidal thoughts or attempts were the most common reason for admission. The 2 most common diagnostic categories were organic mental syndrome & substance abuse/dependence. 45% of patients either initiated their discharge or drastically improved without the use of psychotropic medications. It is suggested that outpatient psychiatric facilities can provide care for HIV-patients seeking it.

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