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Guidelines for Elderly Mental Health Care Planning for Best Practices for Health Authorities

Government of British Columbia; British Columbia Ministry of Health Services Country Resources Older Persons Mental Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards British Columbia 1 February 2002 Guidelines

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The purpose of this document is to serve as a guide for health authorities in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating services that maximize quality of life for elderly people who have complex and challenging mental health problems. It is anticipated these activities will be reflected in the health authorities' planning.

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