deinstitutionalization

deinstitutionalization definition - medical

de·in·sti·tu·tion·al·i·za·tion (dē-ĭnˌstĭ-to͞oˌshə-nə-lĭ-zāˈshən)

noun
The release of institutionalized people, especially mental health patients, from an institution for placement and care in the community.

Related Forms:

  • de·inˌsti·tuˈtion·al·izeˌ verb

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