Objective: to understand the current situation of medical assistance for
mental patients in a city and explore the corresponding countermeasures. Methods:
To investigate and understand the current situation of medical assistance policy
and assistance for mental patients in a city, and analyze the existing problems. Put
forward targeted countermeasures. Results: the existing problems are: limited objects,
time lag, low amount of funds and single source of funds. The pressure of medical
assistance is increasing obviously, and countermeasures are put forward: policy
support, scientific design of medical assistance system. We will promote diversified
forms of assistance, appropriately adjust the standards for medical assistance, provide
free medical care for some of the mentally ill in need, and strengthen publicity and
standardized management. Conclusion: under the new situation, the establishment
and improvement of urban medical assistance system suitable for China's national
conditions is the need to maintain social stability, promote the coordinated and
sustainable development of social economy, and adhere to the people-oriented
principle to realize the fundamental interests of the masses.