Involuntary admission and compulsory treatment in Europe. An overview

International Journal of Mental Health

Volumn 37, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 10-21

  De Stefano, Alessia ^a   Ducci, Giuseppe ^a  

^a SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME   (Italy)

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EID: 54049157458     PISSN: 00207411     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2753/IMH0020-7411370301     Document Type: Review

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