Absconding from hospitals: a means of resistance?
2010; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00638.x
ISSN1468-3156
AutoresDavid O’Driscoll, Jan Walmlsey,
Tópico(s)Medical History and Research
ResumoBritish Journal of Learning DisabilitiesVolume 38, Issue 2 p. 97-102 Absconding from hospitals: a means of resistance? David O’Driscoll, David O’DriscollSearch for more papers by this authorJan Walmlsey, Jan WalmlseySearch for more papers by this author David O’Driscoll, David O’DriscollSearch for more papers by this authorJan Walmlsey, Jan WalmlseySearch for more papers by this author First published: 13 May 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00638.xCitations: 8 The gate porter shall exercise a general observation to prevent the escape of patients and keep them from communicating improperly with persons outside. The rules of Leavesden Hospital, Hertfordshire Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Accessible summary • We have studied absconding from the old long stay hospitals for people with learning disabilities. • We have looked at many old records about absconding and talked to those who ran away to find out why they chose to do so. • The evidence of the research we have gathered suggests that absconding was more of a problem for authorities than they admitted. 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