Emergency Services

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Back to table of contents previous chapternext chapter No AccessChapter 14.Emergency ServicesEdited by:Dexter Louie, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Divy Ravindranath, M.D., M.S., FACLPSearch for more papers by this authorhttps://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9781615375288.lg14AboutSectionsView chapterExcerptView Full Text ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View chapterSectionsTriaging of Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department | Risk Management in the Emergency Department | Substance Use Disorders and Suicidal Ideation | Suicide Risk Assessment in the Emergency Department | Deception in the Suicidal Emergency Department Patient | Treatment | Disposition | Special Populations | Documentation | Conclusion | ReferencesExcerptEvaluation of patients with suicidal ideation or behavior in emergency departments (EDs) presents unique challenges. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act requires that any patient presenting to an ED receive an evaluation for and stabilization of life-threatening conditions, including mental health conditions (Quinn et al. 2002). Moreover, an ED is at the juncture between outpatient and inpatient care and also at the intersection between different disciplines: psychiatry, general medicine, and emergency services. This nexus requires speedy yet thorough evaluations of patients and close collaboration with other providers. Access content To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access. Personal login Institutional Login Sign in via OpenAthens Please login/register if you wish to pair your device and check access availability. Not a subscriber? Subscribe Now / Learn More PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development. Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.). FiguresReferencesCited byDetailsCited byNone The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Suicide Risk Assessment and Management Information©American Psychiatric Association Publishing History Published online 18 April 2023 Published in print 8 January 2020