Financial Aspects of State Care of the Insane in New York

"Financial Aspects of State Care of the Insane in New York" provides an in-depth analysis of the economic and administrative frameworks governing the treatment of mental illness in New York during the early 20th century. This scholarly work examines the transition of responsibility for the indigent insane from local counties to a centralized state system, exploring the legislative and fiscal implications of this major shift in public policy.

The text investigates the costs associated with the maintenance of state hospitals, the methods of funding these large-scale institutions, and the role of the State Department of Mental Hygiene in overseeing expenditures. Bradford W. West presents a detailed look at budgetary challenges, the evolution of patient care standards, and the bureaucratic structures required to manage a growing population of institutionalized individuals. This volume is a significant resource for those interested in the history of public health, social welfare, and the development of psychiatric care in the United States. It offers critical insights into the intersection of medicine and public finance, illustrating how one of the nation's most populous states addressed the complex social and economic burdens of mental health care.

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