Legal and Ethical Considerations in Psychiatric Emergencies.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2024
Publication Title
Emergency medicine clinics of North America
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.
Clinical Institute
Mental Health
Department
Biomedical Ethics
Department
Behavioral Health
Department
Emergency Medicine
Recommended Citation
Brenner, Jay M and Robey, Thomas E, "Legal and Ethical Considerations in Psychiatric Emergencies." (2024). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 8126.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/8126
