The function of a psychiatric unit in a general hospital -- a five year experience.
The author reviews his five years experience with a psychiatric unit in a general hospital. He reviews the American Literature noting such units are thought to be important. There has been no discussion of the community roles of such units. From his experience, he recommends such units play a limited but specific function in the medical and mental health delivery system.
The function of a psychiatric unit in a general hospital -- a five year experience. The author reviews his five years experience with a psychiatric unit in a general hospital. He reviews the American Literature noting such units are thought to be important. There has been no discussion of the community roles of such units. From his experience, he recommends such units play a limited but specific function in the medical and mental health delivery system.