PSYCHIATRY IN THE GENERAL HOSPITAL
BALDWIN L. KEYES M. D.,
ROBERT S. BOOKHAMMER M. D., , and
ALBERT J. KAPLAN M. D.
1. The inclusion of a psychiatric ward service within the framework of the general hospital on a national scale is timely, practical, and economical.
2. A review of psychiatric consultations at the Jefferson Hospital indicates that there is a wide variety of psychogenic illnesses that require more than a consultation service to treat effectively.
3. Illustrative cases are cited as examples of types that may be treated adequately in the general hospital.
4. It is suggested that hospitals modify existing facilities rather than wait for elaborate new structures, for inclusion of psychiatric lying-in services.
5. Organizational and personnel requirements are briefly outlined.
6. With the inclusion of psychiatric ward services in the general hospital, the outpatient services would become more effective and thus a step forward would be made toward better national mental hygiene.
