Adult psychiatry in Västerås changes criticized summer program.
The Västerås adult psychiatry unit is changing its summer program. Last summer, they combined departments. This caused problems and criticism.
The unit is making changes after receiving criticism about a previous arrangement. Last summer, the unit combined departments, placing young women with self-harming behaviors alongside addiction patients. Staff and patients raised concerns about this combination. This year, the unit will combine two more departments. Patrik Kalander, the acting head of operations, believes patients in these combined departments have similar health issues.
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Västerås Psychiatry Changes Program
The adult psychiatry unit in Västerås is changing its summer program.
Combined Departments Criticized Last Year
Last summer, the unit combined departments with young women and addiction patients.
Staff and Patients Criticized Arrangement
The arrangement was criticized by staff and patients.
Two Departments Will Be Combined
This year, two additional departments will be combined.
Similar Symptoms Shared by Patients
Patrik Kalander says patients share similar symptoms and illnesses.