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Exhibit 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Ramsay Youth Services, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 13, 2000 (May
17, 2000 as to Note 15, paragraph 2, June 7, 2000 as to Note 19, paragraph 1,
June 19, 2000 as to Note 7, paragraphs 21 and 22, and August 4, 2000 as to Note
19, paragraphs 2 and 3) appearing in Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on
Form 10-K/A of Ramsay Youth Services, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Miami, Florida
September 20, 2000
