Psychiatric admissions from the emergency department: An observational, retrospective study and recommendations for improved patient care and use of resources

Introduction Psychiatric patients visiting the Emergency Department (ED) often require ‘medical clearance’. We aim to review patient work-up in the ED to facilitate the management of these patients. Objectives - To identify common demographic variables, diagnoses and mental health legislative st...

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Main Authors: J. Ellul Pirotta, E. Saliba, M.R. Cassar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2021-04-01
Series:European Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S092493382100972X/type/journal_article