Psychiatric Emergencies: A Comprehensive Guide for Emergency Department Clinicians

Psychiatric emergencies are a common occurrence in various medical settings, ranging from a patient expressing suicidal thoughts during an outpatient visit to an agitated, threatening patient with psychosis who is acutely intoxicated and brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance. Decisions regarding admission, discharge, treatment, and referral are time-sensitive in the emergency setting or when acute safety issues are at stake. A broad knowledge of psychiatry and an understanding of potential medical etiologies of behavioral changes are important, as well as skills navigating what can be a complicated consultation relationship with the emergency department and challenging systems-based issues.

In a time when emergency department visits continue to grow, resources for inpatient beds remain scarce, and outpatient care can be difficult to access, the demand for psychiatric care and evaluation in the emergency setting is crucial. This volume, the 12th in the Primer On series, provides a straightforward approach to evaluating and managing common psychiatric emergencies. Blending case examples with up-to-date evidence-based approaches, this book serves as both a reference and introductory text for clinicians who are working in an emergency department or emergency consult setting.

About the Book

Psychiatric Emergencies is a comprehensive guide for emergency department clinicians, providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the complex world of psychiatric emergencies. This book is designed to help healthcare professionals make informed decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for their patients.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of common psychiatric emergencies, including suicidal thoughts, agitation, and psychosis.
• Up-to-date evidence-based approaches to evaluation and management.
• Case examples to illustrate key concepts and challenges.
• A straightforward and accessible writing style, making the book suitable for both experienced and novice clinicians.

Author

Tony Thrasher is a seasoned psychiatrist with extensive experience in emergency psychiatry. He has worked in various clinical settings and has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by emergency department clinicians when dealing with psychiatric emergencies. His expertise in this field makes him the ideal author for this comprehensive guide.

Publication Details

Psychiatric Emergencies is published by Oxford University Press and was released on June 2, 2023. The book is available in paperback format and consists of 536 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0197624006, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0197624005.