newstetten Iouusiana psyctuatic \ssociatuon A district branch of the American Psychiatric Association

Robert L. Newman, Jr., M.D., Editor DISTRICT BRANCH Mary Coyle, Assistant Editor

Volume 12 Summer, 1974 Number 4

CHAPTER OFFICERS ELECTED New officers have been elected by the four LPA chapters to serve during 197 4-7 5. George Bishop is President of the Baton Rouge Psychiatric Society, with Ray Manson as Vice President and Eugene James Hill as Secretary-Treasurer. Serving a second term as President of the New Orleans Area Psychiatric Association is Al Koy, and President-Elect is Al Olinde. Charles Steck is Secretary, Lindsay Graham is Treasurer, and the two Councillors are Ernie Svenson and Walter Prickett, President of the North Louisiana Chapter is Fred Marceau, with John Richie as President-Elect and Edward Leatherman as Secretary. Sidney Dupuy will head the Acadiana Psychiatric Association. The names of other officers had not been received when the NEWSLETTER went to press. Robert G. Heath, M.D. William M. Easson, M.D.

HEATH RECEIVES LPA FALL MEETING LSU SEATS NEW CHAIRMAN FROMM-REICHMANN AWARD Dick Brunstetter and Remi Gonzalez Dr. William M. Easson assumed his are making plans now for the LPA Fall duties June 3, 1974 as Professor and Dr. Robert G. Heath, Professor and Meeting, tentatively scheduled for Sep- Chairman of the Department of Psychia- Chairman of the Department of Psychia- tember 13-14 in New Orleans. try and Biobehavioral Sciences, LSU try and Neurology at the Tulane School During the weekend a "Town Hall" School of Medicine in New Orleans. He of Medicine, has received the Frieda meeting will be held in which members comes to Louisiana from Minneapolis Fromm-Reichmann Award of the Ameri- are invited to express their ideas, corn- where he served as Professor and Direc- can Academy of . The merits, complaints, suggestions about the tor, Division of Child and Adolescent honor was given at a recent meeting of future course of the APA. All District at the University of Minne- the group in Detroit, Michigan. Branches have been asked to hold such sota. Dr. Easson was previously Professor Previous recipients of this prestigious meetings, with a written report forwarded and Chairman of the Department of award were Harold Searles, Lyman to Area Councils in preparation for the Psychiatry at the Medical College of Ohio. Wynne, Hannah Green, Silvano Arieti, APA "Airlie House" Conference in A native of the United States, Dr. N orman Cameron, Margaret Mahler, March, 1975. This is our opportunity to Easson received his primary, secondary Bruno Betteiheim, Theodore Lidz, speak out, to make our ideas and feelings and advanced education in Scotland. He Gaetano Benedetti, and Kenneth Colby. known to our national organization. received his M.D. with Highest Honors We hope to have an outstanding guest from the University of Aberdeen in 1954. SOUTHERN speaker on Saturday and will wind up the From the same school he received a Ph.D. PSYCHIATRIC TO MEET weekend with the "President's Ball." degree with Commendation in 1967. His post-graduate medical training and The annual meeting of the Southern experience was obtained in Scotland, Psychiatric Association will be held Oct. Amtrak are urged to contact Al England, and Canada as well as at the 5-8, 1974 at The Homestead in Hot Johnstone. Several people have already Mayo Clinic and the Menninger Founda- Springs, Virginia. expressed interest in this possibility, tion. "Dear Abby" will be the banquet perhaps returning by plane. Drop a note He is a Fellow of both the APA and speaker. There will be golf and tennis to Al at 3956 Government Street, Baton the American Orthopsychiatric Associa- events. Rouge, 70806, or call him at 342-6431. tion and a member of the Royal College Louisiana members interested in For further details about the meeting of Psychiatry. traveling to Virginia as a group via (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2)

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PROVISIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC COVERAGE IN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

Legislation Out Patient Coverage In Patient Coverage Administration Organizational Support

Health Security Act of 1973 20 visits during benefit 45 consecutive days of within HEW with Health United Auto Workers Sen. Kennedy/Rep. Griffiths period, except when providEl active treatment during Security Board & Nat'l AFL/CI0 S. 3/H.R. 22 by liMOs ornntalFalth care Immefit period *ieral Health Security Committee for National organ, then no limitation or psych. hospital Advisory Council Health Insurance

Catastrophic Health Instrance 5 visits during benefit 90 days per benefit per- Social Security Admin None as yet SMedical Assistance Reform period, except when pro- iod in general or psych (same existing controL Act of 1973 Long/Ribicoff vided by qualified CMHC hospital as Medicare program) S. 2513 then, no limitation

Nat'l Comprehensive Health 120 visits per coverage year 45 days per benefit per- State Health Commission None as yet Benefits Act of 1973 iod Rep. Staggers H.R. 11345

Nat'l Health Insurance NO PROVISIONS IN 1971 "ROPO AL BY ADMINISTRATION within HEW None as yet Partnership Act 15 visits during benefit 30 days per benefit per- Administration period, no limitation for iod in accredited not formally introduced yet CMHC care in5±ution

Health Care Insurance Act of unlimited visits 60 days in hospital Health Insurance Ad- American Medical Assoc. 1973(Medicredit) (20 % coinsurance on first Visory Board Sen. Hartke/Rep. Fulton $500) S.446/HR 2222

Nat'l Health Care Services 3 visits in lieu of each day 45 days per benefit per- new Dept of Health American Hospital Assoc. Reorganization & Financing inpatient care (limited to iod (90 days for HCC State Health Camsission: Act of 1973 Rep. Uliman 45 inpatient days) registrants) health Care Corporation H.R. 1

Nat'l Health Care Act of 1973 unlimited visits 30 days in general or State healthcare insur- Health Insurance Assoc. Rep Burleson/Sen McIntyre (50% copayment) psych. hospital per ance pool and private of America H.R. 5200/S. 1100 illness carriers Kenriedy-.ills Bill Avg. physician cost 30 days per yr. in per visit x 30 the psychiatric hospital. Government Unknown dollar value of cover Unlimited days in age per person per yr Psychiatric Unit of in organized setting. General Hospital. Only half of this dollar value would he available to the nerson if h e received treatment by private practitioner.

SOUTHERN PSYCHIATRIC MEET DAY CARE SERVICE OPENS clinical services provided at River Oaks (Continued from Page 1) and comprehensively meet the needs of the community served by the hospital's itself, contact William P. Wilson, M.D., A new Day Care Service opens this medical staff." Secretary-Treasurer, SPA, P. 0. Box month at River Oaks in New Orleans, it 3355, Duke University Medical Center, was recently announced by Stephen Durham, N.C., 27710. Eichler, Administrator. MEMBERSHIP MATTERS The programs, under the direction of LSU CHAIRMAN (Cont'd. from Page 1) Bob Newman, M.D., provide for a milieu The following applicants have been encouraging active therapy for those not approved by the Membership Committee Dr. Easson has authored four books requiring in-patient hospitalization. and by the Executive Council: and has had 31 papers published in major River Oaks provides a three times a For General Member journals and texts. Most have dealt with week program for post acute in-patients John R. Macgregor, Jr., M.D. Child Psychiatry, but some with Medical as well as for those requiring a structured Joseph L. Palotta, M.D. Education. out-patient therapeutic milieu in lieu of Ivri Kumin, M.D. His wife and four children join him in hospitalization. There is also a once week- Nancy Haslett, M.D. his new work in New Orleans. The LPA ly program provided for patients re- welcomes Dr. Easson to Louisiana and For Member-in-Training - quiring physician-directed group therapy. wishes him a satisfying and rewarding Leonard D. Ball, M.D. Specially trained nursing, activity tenure as Chairman. therapy, and social work staff have been For Affiliate - assigned to the new Day Care Service. Jewell P. Lowe, Lafayette CLASSIFIED: The Service boasts private entrance and Unless the Membership Committee Experienced secretary to quarters, including an activity room, con- (Dr. Millard Jensen, Chairman) hears desires part-time work. College graduate, ference room, dining area, kitchen, and from you to the contrary, the applica- Soule graduate. Typing, shorthand, staff offices. Adjacent is a crafts room, tions for General Member and for Mem- knowledge of computer billing. Please call patio and a new outdoor sports area. ber-in-Training will be forwarded to APA 895-6447 before 10:00 am, or after 6:00 "It is expected," said Dr. Newman, so that they may be enrolled as new p.m. "that the new programs will broaden the members.

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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY c. INSURANCE PROGRAM EXHIBITS GROWTH

In September 1972, after a lengthy study, APA initiated a change in the sponsorship for professional liability in- surance. The study revealed shortcomings in our previous program and that other knowledgeable and experienced sources were interested in responding to present and future needs of . To cover the diverse activities of our members a policy was designed affording extremely broad coverage to individuals, partnerships or professional associations, for ECT and other procedures, and for employees and premises. Two new coy- erages were also added. Extremely high limits are available to those who desire this feature. A financially stable nationwide insur- ance company has developed reasonable rates which will be periodically adjusted and refined to reflect claim experience as related to the practice of psychiatry. - A special claim program was designed which includes - availability of prompt advice on potential or actual claims - investigation and defense through highly qualified claim personnel and legal coun- Dr. John Spiegel, APA President, adjusting his camera on the d'ck of the Delta Queen during the sel - review of claims and suits by a LPA Spring Meeting. He is flanked by Mary and Bill Sorum, Delegate to the Assembly. Special special APA loss evaluation committee. thanks to the drug companies who helped make the meeting possible - Merck, Sharpe and Dohme, Consent of the insured physician is re- who brought us Dr. Spiegel; Schering Corporation; Abbott Laboratories; E. R. Squibb & Sons; Pfizer quired prior to settlement of a claim. Laboratories; and Smith, Kline, and French. These features have encouraged many of our members to participate. Further information is available through the spon- sored broker - Joseph A. Britton Agency, 15 South Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jer- sey 07018. ¶Jiver The following are the rates for the different coverages in Louisiana:

Limits - Per Injury/Aggregate Psych Ect Neuro &aks 50,000/1 50,000 180 90 271 1800 Jefferson Highway 1 00,000/300,000 202 101 304 New Orleans, Louisiana 500,000I1,500,000 239 120 360 70121 1,000,000/1,000,000 241 121 363 (504) 835-2661 3,000,00013,000,000 275 138 415 5,000,000/5,000,000 290 145 436 Sam H. Benbow, Medical Director Stephen Eichler, Administrator

BICK AWARDS

The recipients of the 1974 Bick NEW ORLEANS' COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC Awards, given by LPA to the Graduating Senior "Outstanding in Psychiatry" have HOSPITAL CENTER been announced: Tulane Medical School - David War- ren Abbott • 24 Hour Eu e'jun y Cm su rat on and Care LSU Medical Center, New Orleans - • Intens ye Psy huUi.uapy Unilt WIP Bennett L. Leventhal • Diagnostic & Acute Treatment Services Men- her LSU Medical Center, Shreveport - • Actide Researuh & Educat on Programs National Asso of James Rodric Hundley • Part al Hospital zjtiorl Programs Private Psyh. Hospita!s These awards were presented during Approved for Med ival Insurance Programs graduation ceremonies at each of the FuHy Accredited by the Joint Commission medical schools.

Page 4 LOUISIANA PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION President's Column... n€ws1€tt€ It's time to pause and take stock . of the Louisiana Psychiatric Association When I assumed presidency of the A District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association LPA in May of 1973, I was filled with enthusiasm, optimism Editor: Robert L. Newman, Jr., M.D. and energy, and as I Assistant Editor: Mary Coyle embarked on a program to encourage the chap- ters and individual EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 1974-1975 - members into a mote PRESIDENT meaningful and active SECRETARY COUNCI LLORS / Jacob M. Weisler, M.D. Millard Jensen, M.D. Richard H. Brunstetter, M.D participation within the New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans LPA, and the LPA into more effective liaison TREASURER Allan M. Johnstone, M.D. PRESIDENT-ELECT Wallace K. Tomlinson, M.D. Baton Rouge and collaboration with Karr Shannon, Jr., M.D. New Orleans the world we live in, I realized that I Shreveport Christopher D. Meyers, M.D. could only assume the role of catalyst- PAST PRESIDENT J. Paul Pratt, M.D. New Orleans administrator, with the process being VICE PRESIDENTS New Orleans rather completely dependent on the Ernest 0. Svenson, M.D. George A. Bishop, M.D. New Orleans strength which lay within the momentum Baton Rouge DELEGATE TO THE ASSEMBLY William R. Sorum, M.D. of the on-going organization and in the New Orleans Sidney J. Dupuy, M.D. REPRESENTATIVE TO 4-C efforts of the chapter presidents and the Lafayette Ray Manson, M.D. individual members who would join in ALTERNATE DELEGATE Baton Rouge Remigio G. Gonzalez, M.D. the process with me and the Executive Fred Marceau, M.D. New Orleans Council. I have asked for a lot and I Shreveport EXECUTIVE SECRETARY LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE haven't been disappointed. Mrs. Robert D. Coyle Albert P. Koy, M.D. Albert B. DeVillier, M.D. P. 0. Box 15765 Taking a bird's-eye view of our inter- New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans, La. 70175 nal affairs, we first find Mary Coyle in her rent-free, rather luxurious office space which she procured for us at Coliseum House, and although she may rue the day she suggested subscribing to a telephone LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Psychiatrists. They are not controlled by answering service, in her new setup she radicals, and they do not in their meet- has been able to become an even more Dear Sir: ings demonstrate biases against psychia- effective and efficient inner-circle into As a Trustee of the APA I receive try. which pours all manner of information copies of your Newsletter, and I read It seems to me that it would be very and requests, and out of which pours a them with interest. I was particularly sad indeed if the members of the APA mountain of work and creativity. struck by the letter from Dr. John Pratt shared the views expressed by Dr. Pratt. The chapters are rapidly maturing in in which he suggested that "the Commit- Sincerely yours, the direction of assuming greater respon- tee of the Concerned" was a "radical Alan A. Stone, M.D. sibility within their own geographic areas. group," "powerful enough" to "elect Professor of Law One major contribution by the chapters officers biased against private practice, & Psychiatry has been their cooperation in the forma- psychoanalysis, and psychiatry itself as Harvard University tion of our legislative "hot line" through the majority of psychiatrists define it." Cambridge, Mass. which we are able to make rapid contact He further suggests that the local mem- Dear Sir: with legislators regarding matters relevant bership "feels angry and misrepresented In response to Dr. John Paul Pratt's to LPA. The presidents are now meeting by this group of officers (except Dr. letter in your April '74 newsletter, I regularly prior to each Executive Council Robert Gibson) who have gained control would like to say the following: meeting and an increasing number of vital of the APA during the past two years." issues will be sent out to the chapters for As Trustee for Area I, I have quite a APA members who share Dr. Pratt's views would be more effective by staying a maximum of membership input before different picture, and I would like to becoming LPA position or policy. A share it with your readers. A member of in the APA rather than not, if they current example of this is the preparation the Committee of Concerned Psychia- worked to get out the vote from the "silent majority" of APA members who of the LPA position paper for submission trists asked me if I would be willing to be to the next Airlie House Conference in nominated by petition as Trustee since do not vote in elections. 1975 where the near term future of the they believed that the membership should Sincerely yours, APA is to be mapped out. Associate have a choice. I was not even a member W. L. Baker, M.D. editors of the NEWSLETTER have been of "the Committee of the Concerned" Editor, Newsletter elected or appointed by each Chapter and then, but I accepted their offer and was Oklahoma District Branch we hope that this, too, will offer an subsequently elected. Since that time [Editor's Note: Dr. Pratt in his letter did opportunity for improved communica- they have made no effort to influence my not advocate leaving the APA. He did tion and cooperation among us. votes on any matter before the Trustees. I point to the fact that many members are A self-evaluation and long-range plan- do not consider myself a radical. I am, in leaving because of dissatisfaction with ning study was recently reported in the fact, a psychoanalyst who sees private recent APA policies and/or officers.] NEWSLETTER. Many of the recom- patients in addition to my academic mendations of that Committee have been work, and I am not biased against private implemented, others are in process, and practice, psychoanalysis, or psychiatry. I LET US HEAR FROM YOU we welcome further criticism and recom- believe the same can be said of most of mendations from the group. the officers and Trustees who were nom- Feedback helps us to tune the News- (Continued on Page 5) inated by the Committee of Concerned letter most closely to your interests.

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL NOTES PRESIDENT'S COLUMN tion Services Adminstration, having met with Dr. Charles Mary last Spring, and we Treasurer's Report (Continued from Page 4) will be meeting with the new Chief of Total assets as of April were A Task Force for Reintegration and that office, Dr. William Stewart, before $2,723.20. However, many members re- Synchronization of the Profession is get- this NEWSLETTER goes to press. main delinquent in paying their dues. The ting off the ground. Would you believe Liaison with the psychiatry complex Winter meeting will be in the black when the difficulties inherent in attempting to of LSU-Charity Hospital-Tulane was all drug company contributions are col- bring together outstanding representatives brought about through the requests of lected. A raise in the Executive Secre- of various areas of professional interest the Chairmen of the Departments of tary's salary was approved. and expertise for frank and open discus- Psychiatry at both Medical Schools, and Meet Set With New Commissioner sion of common bonds and uncommon this continues with LPA assuming a con- Dr. William Stewart, new Commis- barriers? If this Task Force is able to sultative role. We were also asked to sioner of Louisiana's HSRSA will meet survive, I anticipate that a most interest- consult with the LSU Search Committee with the Council in June. ing and informative paper will result. in their efforts to decide on a new Limitations of space decree that I Chairman of the Department of Psychia- Psychology Bills Eyed must turn now to the outside world, and try, and we would hope that our con- Two bills now proposed by the clinical here the key word has been liaison. sultative services will be expanded. psychologists of the state were discussed, John Spiegel, President of APA, met A Committee for Liaison with the and Mrs. Coyle will request copies of with us on the Delta Queen, and our Coroners of the State is working in a these proposed bills from Dr. Ashtori contact with him was instrumental in number of very important areas including Thomas. The "Hot Line" will be ac- having two of our members appointed to an evaluation of the effectiveness of the tivated concerning them. APA committees. We are tentatively new commitment laws. scheduled to meet with Judd Marmor, A request for consultation by CHAMP- Confidentiality Bill Slowed President-Elect of APA, in November to US has resulted in a mammoth committee The Task Force on Confidentiality has further strengthen our liaison with APA. project which includes a formulation of not received support from the LSMS for Louisiana State Medical Society has the position of the LPA with regard to its proposed legislation on this subject. accepted our nominees for appointment communicating with the so-called "third The state group does not endorse our to their committees on Mental Health and parties" and also a series of valuable proposal and, furthermore, feels that the Alcohol and Drug Abuse. They have also guidelines and recommendations for our political climate in the Legislature right agreed to provide direct service by their individual members. This will be pub- now is unfavorable to proposals by the professional legislative representatives to lished shortly. medical community. Much work remains LPA, and as this service develops and Another most important liaison com- to be done in this vital area. improves, it will become an extremely mittee is working to establish a more valuable source of early warning regarding cooperative and collaborative coalition of Legislative Representative Active legislation affecting mental health in Lou- professional and lay mental health Bill DeVillier, Legislative Representa- isiana. groups. The job of this committee is only tive, met in Washington with Congress- We have established liaison with the somewhat more formidable than that of people Hebert and Boggs, Senator Long Louisiana Health, Social and Rehabilita- (Continued on Page 6) and Representative Treen's Administra- tive Assistant to discuss inclusion of mental health benefits in any National Health Insurance programs. BRENIWODI) LIOSPIlAl. MIDSOL TI/S (O.tIPREIIE.\SII E P.SI cl/Il iRE HOSI'Ii.-lI. ChVTER Committee for Liaison With Coroners Offers the Vciiest Concepts in (lire for 'i euro-Pitch nitric disorders: A report by Dr. Sanchez was circu- -I If 01/0/IT'd. DRUG I/lISP. VE( 1 OLO(;IC. IL. ETC. lated. Dr. Super added some comments about their recent meetings. He pointed A fully carpeted hospital: featuring pris ate and scm private rooms in colorful out the extremely crowded conditions in decor; adjacent baths, color television and mndms idual ph ones available; Com- the public hospital system and he said fortable day rooms. that both Jackson and Mandeville have requested that no more adult patients be DIAGNOSTIC FACILITIES: MEDICAL LABORATORY • RADIOLOGY • ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY sent them from Charity due to their ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY • COMPLETE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING crowded conditions and shortage of per- THERAPEUTIC FACILITIES sonnel. Dr. Super asked the LPA for help S)CIAL SERVICE. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY • RECREATIONAL THERAPY in working out some kind of arrangement COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT MILIEU THERAPY • FULLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL PROGRAM • • ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY whereby private and public sectors could work together - coroners, private hospi- ACCREDITATIONS. AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION • LOUISIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION tals, medical schools, Charity - to find MEDICARE • BLUE CROSS space for those people who need hospital- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS FULLY ACCREDITATED BY THE ization but for whom there is no room in JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HOSPITALS the state hospitals. Dr. Svenson men- AFFILIATED WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND OTHER MEDICAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS tioned that there are approximately 600 beds in New Orleans, probably 80% filled, Brents,00d also has an .\ncstlicsia DepIrtIncIli and an extcmisivclv erIiippcCl including Charity's beds. Dr. Super said Pharmacy as well as a modern Dietary I)cparirnunt, rnan,igcd hvar egistered that he would like to see the New Orleans dietitian. area, both public and private, handle the bulk of its own psychiatric problem. This situation is to be explored by Drs. BRENTWOOD HOSPITAL 1800 IRVING PLACE Sanchez and Super in New Orleans and Shrevepoci, Lo.uisiono 71101 Phone (318) 424-6581 Dr. Shannon in Shreveport, and by the chapter presidents in their own areas.

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PRESIDENT'S COLUMN BILL SORUM has been appointed by mittee on Mental Health, and MILLARD (Continued from Page 5) APA President, John Spiegel, to the APA JENSEN, BILL BLOOM and DON GAL- the committee for synchronization of our Council on Professions and Associations LANT on the Committee on Drug Abuse own profession. as well as to the APA's Nominating and Alcoholism. I've given you a brief and incomplete Committee. GENE USDIN has been ap- overview of some of the highlights of the pointed by Dr. Spiegel to the Consulta- KNIGHT LAVENDER has been year. You might wonder why I have not tion and Evaluation Services Board. elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Sixth given credit to the members who have District Medical Society. been doing all of this work. The truth of ART EPSTEIN has recently been the matter is that I had to make the diffi- elected President of the Board of Direc- CHET SCRIGNAR and BILL BLOOM cult decision to mention no names because, tors of the Educational Research and participated in a Symposium on "Modern the majority of the membership has been Treatment Center and Broadway, Inc. He Approaches to the Treatment of Sexual involved in one way or another in the work. formerly served as Secretary-Treasurer of Dysfunction," held in New Orleans. Others who have not been active have vol- the organization. unteered for various committees and proj- *** ** BOB DAVIS, REMI GONZALEZ, ects and it has been rather embarrassing Many LPA Members have been asked BOB NEWMAN and BILL SORUM lec- that such a great number of volunteers to serve on Committees of the Louisiana tured in a course on Human Sexuality at could not be given appointments, there State Medical Society. They include the University of New Orleans, which was being a limited number of projects and KARR SHANNON, AL JOHNSTONE held for Elementary and Secondary Pub- areas which can be administered in a and DUDLEY STEWART on the Corn- lic School Teachers and Administrators. coordinated way at any given time. As I stated above, I have asked for a lot and I haven't been disappointed. As I begin my second year in office, I may be somewhat less energetic, but my enthusi- asm and optimism for our organization are greater than ever. Jack Weisler I ,A# k coliseum house

NEWS ITEMS a new, private mental health facility IRV MARCUS participated in the in answer to a special need Spring meeting of the American Psycho- analytic Association in Denver, as Chair- A 100 beds A specialty units man of the Panel on "Parenthood as a Developmental Phase." In addition, he Acomplete psychiatric services A fully staffed and equipped participated in the Board of Professional Standards, the Child Analysis Committee For in formation, please contact: and the Committee on Development of a Malcolm L. Latour, M.D. Charles R. Trufant new Core Curriculum. Medical Director Administrator

GENE USDIN addressed the Detroit Coliseum House Psychiatric Institute on "Neurosis in Re- 3601 Coliseum Street action to Trauma" and attended the New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 Philadelphia meeting of the Group for the 504/895-3971 Advancement of Psychiatry, Inc. as trea- surer and board member.

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