Emergency Department Care of the Patient with Suicidal or Homicidal Symptoms.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2024
Abstract
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.
Volume
42
Issue
1
First Page
31
Last Page
40
ISSN
1558-0539
Published In/Presented At
Kraus, C. K., & Ferry, J. (2024). Emergency Department Care of the Patient with Suicidal or Homicidal Symptoms. Emergency medicine clinics of North America, 42(1), 31–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.021
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37977751
Department(s)
Department of Emergency Medicine
Document Type
Article
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