Abstract
The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry (SLJP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi annually by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.The Journal publishes original papers, brief reports including case reports and commentaries relevant to psychiatry and allied sciences. The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.Cover“Perseverance”. These tenacious fishermen in Mannar continue their livelihood despite numerous difficulties. L. N. P. Samarasinghe, Acting Consultant Psychiatrist, Base Hospital Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka.
Highlights
Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura has two psychiatric units, i.e., a University and a Health Ministry Unit, catering to all patients in the Anuradhapura district
A total of 90 patients were admitted to the Psychiatry Unit during the period 1st to 30th September 2019, including 48 (53.3%) females and 42 (46.7%) males
Maintaining an acute psychiatry unit is costly, but it is a paramount need within the healthcare system
Summary
Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura has two psychiatric units, i.e., a University and a Health Ministry Unit, catering to all patients in the Anuradhapura district. It would be helpful to know the overall cost, as well as cost per patient, in a given treatment specialty, in order to analyze ways in which to plan expenditure and allocate budgets appropriately, as well as to minimize unwanted expenses. The cost of care per patient in a government hospital is not calculated directly
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