Emergency Department Care of the Patient with Suicidal or Homicidal Symptoms - 15/11/23
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.021
Chadd K. Kraus, DO, DrPH a, b, ⁎ 
, James Ferry, DO c
, James Ferry, DO c a Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
b University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
c Department of Emergency Medicine, Geisinger, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
∗Corresponding author. University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Résumé |
Patients frequently present to the emergency department (ED) with acute suicidal and homicidal thoughts. These patients require timely evaluation, with determination of disposition by either voluntary or involuntary hospitalization or discharge with appropriate outpatient follow-up. Safety concerns should be prioritized for patients as well as ED staff. Patient dignity and autonomy should be respected throughout the process.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Emergency department, Mental illness, Psychiatric illness, Suicidality, Homicidally, Psychiatric boarding, Involuntary commitment
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