Equity and Parity in Psychiatric Care

Abstract
Psychiatric Annals | "Equity" and "parity" are important concepts for mental health professionals generally, and psychiatrists in particular, as the debateabout the future of mental health care continues. Yet, the concepts of both "equity" and "parity" are neither well understood nor clearly differentiated.Most often, those advocating equity affirm thereby that health service should be accessible, available and