Disturbed or Psychiatric Patients in the ED
Context
Definition
Basic Science and Pathophysiology
Clinical Assessment and Risk Stratification
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Risk Factors
Question: Risk Factors
Recommended Physical Factors for an Interview Room
Specific NICE Recommendations (Grade D) for EDs
Confidentiality
Triage of Psychiatric Patient and Risk Assessment
5 Topics
Self-harm
The Triage Scale
Question – The Triage Scale
The Folstein Mini-mental State Examination
Abbreviated Mental State Test Assessment
Taking a Psychiatric History
Mental State Examination: Key Components
Organic vs Psychiatric Causes of Disturbed Behaviour
Investigations and Management
4 Topics
Initial Assessment
Psychiatric Diagnosis
Patients at Risk of Further Harm
Engagement with Psychiatric Services
Pitfalls
Clinical Cases
3 Topics
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Disturbed or Psychiatric Patients in the ED – Post Test
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The Triage Scale
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