Emergency department treatment of the psychiatric patient policy issues and legal requirements - Stefan, Susan; ebrary, Inc. (Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006)
Overview of emergency services for people with psychiatric disabilities -- Patients' problems in emergency department care -- Professional issues in emergency department care -- Legal rights and standards in emergency department treatment of people with psychiatric disabilities -- Solutions to problems in emergency department treatment of people with psychiatric disabilities.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-206) and index.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: Crisis intervention (Mental health services); Hospitals -- Emergency services; Mental health laws -- United States; Psychiatric emergencies; Electronic books