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Psychiatric Consultation in Micronesia: the Question of Organicity

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  • Ernest M. Hunter

    (Department of Psychiatry, University of Hawaii, John A. Bums School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii)

  • Andrew T. Allan

    (Department of Psychiatry, University of Hawaii, John A. Bums School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Abstract

The authors report on 37 referrals seen for psychiatric consultation during visits to various islands in Micronesia. A large number demonstrated either organic mental disorders or con tributory medical illnesses. Observed differences between males and females are examined. In such cross-cultural settings, the authors emphasize the need for psychiatric expertise respon sive not only to the dimension of culture in evaluation and treatment, but also to the impor tance of vigilance for organic processes that may require special attention.

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  • Ernest M. Hunter & Andrew T. Allan, 1986. "Psychiatric Consultation in Micronesia: the Question of Organicity," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 32(4), pages 40-47, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:32:y:1986:i:4:p:40-47
    DOI: 10.1177/002076408603200405
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    1. Rubinstein, Donald H., 1983. "Epidemic suicide among micronesian adolescents," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 17(10), pages 657-665, January.
    2. Andrew T. Allan & Ernest M.M. Hunter, 1985. "Cross-Cultural Psychiatry in Micronesia: the Consultant's View," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 31(1), pages 59-66, March.
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