Legal and Ethical Considerations in Psychiatric Emergencies - 15/11/23
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.019
Jay M. Brenner, MD a, ⁎ 
, Thomas E. Robey, MD, PhD b
, Thomas E. Robey, MD, PhD b a SUNY–Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
b Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, 1700 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201, USA
∗Corresponding author.
Résumé |
Individual rights can be limited in the context of psychiatric emergencies. The emergency physician should be familiar with state laws pertaining to involuntary holds. Physicians are equipped to perform a medical screening examination, address mental health concerns, and lead efforts to de-escalate agitation. The physician should conduct a thorough assessment and distinguish between malingering and mental health decompensation, when appropriate.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Individual rights, Custody, Malingering
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| The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
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