Coalinga State Hospital - Diagnosis and Treatment - Jul 30,2013

On this episode, we continue our discussion from last week, covering diagnostic and treatment issues. Were the men living at CSH given proper evaluations before they were civilly committed? Why wasnt there any psychological testing, a structured screening instrument? Were the men appropriately evaluated when they were placed in Coalinga State Hospital? Without a valid psychological test, how can anyone really be considered mentally ill, or worse, deemed a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP). How can people truly be treated, if CSH is not a licensed hospital and its essentially run by the prison system? The clothing is prison issue, as is the food. Residents are transported to off-site medical appointments by prison guards. And the facility is on the prison grounds of Pleasant Valley State Prison (PSVP), News/Views: In addition to tonights topic, each episode may also discuss currents events and information provided by people who either reside or work at CSH. Join us for this important show as we learn more about life inside Coalinga State Hospital.

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