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Emergency psychiatric consultation: a case report

D Schneeweiss, J Streltzer

    International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Emergency psychiatric consultation can resolve complex patient care challenges. A psychiatric consultant successfully de-escalated a crisis, leading to a stable hospital course.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Hospital Medicine

    Background:

    • Emergency psychiatric consultations address complex patient behaviors in acute care settings.
    • Challenging patient-provider dynamics can impede medical treatment and hospital course.

    Observation:

    • A young male patient with multiple fractures exhibited severe behavioral issues, including aggression towards staff.
    • The patient's behavior led to a refusal of care by his surgeon and threats of resignation by nurses.

    Findings:

    • An emergency psychiatric consultation was requested to manage the patient's crisis.
    • The psychiatric consultant's intervention resulted in a dramatic and sustained positive behavioral change in the patient.

    Implications:

    • Emergency psychiatric consultations can be highly effective in managing difficult patient behaviors.
    • Successful psychiatric intervention can improve patient outcomes and facilitate smoother hospital care.

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