HOSPITAL COSTS

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3423, 22 February 1936, Page 7

HOSPITAL COSTS

WAIKATO’S LOW AVERAGE INTERESTING COMPARISON Interesting figures pointing to the low administration costs of the Waikato Hospital, as compared with those of other large hospitals in the Dominion are contained in the re-cently-issued appendix to the annual report of the Health Department A comparison of the returns from the various institutions for 1935 is shown in the following table:—

For several years the Waikato Hospital has achieved the distinction of having the lowest average cost of treatment per patient, among the large hospitals.

“Old books, old wines, old times, old friends!” quoted a well-known Auckland clubman, the other night, in the smoke-room, “and I would add, gentlemen, an old pipe!” Here he produced a short, thick stemmed and massive briar with blackened bowl. “This venerable pipe,” he continued, “is a tried and trusty friend. Thousands of miles has it journeyed with me by land and sea and many a brand of baccy has it known—but none to compare with Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), to my mind the king of all tobaccos!” Here he stuffed the old pipe with his favourite blend, and lighting up, leant back in his chair at peace with all the world! Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), it is scarcely necessary to add is one of the five beautiful toasted tobaccos so popular with smokers. The others are: Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. These famous brands are not only delicious, but quite harmless. The “bite” has been eliminated by toasting! They are imitated—but never equalled! Never even approached!*

Average Patients cost per Treated. Patient. £ Hamilton 5139 7.7 Christchurch 7517 8.2 Palmerston Nth. 3235 8.9 Auckland 12298 9.1 Wellington 7483 9.7 Dunedin 51 (Hi 10.0