• Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2024

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    Legal and Ethical Considerations in Psychiatric Emergencies.

    • Jay M Brenner and Thomas E Robey.
    • SUNY-Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. Electronic address: brennerj@upstate.edu.
    • Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2024 Feb 1; 42 (1): 197207197-207.

    AbstractIndividual 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.Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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