Developing a Casemix Classification for Mental Health Services: Summary

This booklet summarises the findings of the Mental Health Classification and Service Costs Project, a study conducted under the National Mental Health Strategy. The aim of the project was to develop the first version of a national casemix classification for specialist mental health services.

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Page last reviewed: 8 August 2008

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