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Institutionalizing patients

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The practice of admitting individuals with mental disorders to long-term care facilities, such as psychiatric hospitals or asylums.

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