Legal and Ethical Considerations in Psychiatric Emergencies.
Publication Title
Emergency medicine clinics of North America
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2024
Keywords
washington; everett; prmc; Humans; Emergencies; Physicians; Anxiety; Mental Disorders
Abstract
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.
Area of Special Interest
Mental Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Biomedical Ethics
Specialty/Research Institute
Behavioral Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Emergency Medicine
DOI
10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.019
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