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Liver Impairment: Prescribing Psychiatric Medications

December 1, 2023

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Prescribing psychiatric medications for patients with liver impairment requires caution because the liver plays a central role in drug metabolism.

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Kidney Impairment: Prescribing Psychiatric Medications

December 1, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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Most psychotropic medications can be used safely in patients with kidney disease, although dose adjustments are often necessary. This fact sheet summarizes the key issues to consider.

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Confusion and Delirium: Psychiatric Evaluation for Consult Liaison Clinicians

December 1, 2023

Daniel Carlat, MD

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The terms “confusion,” “delirium,” “encephalopathy,” and “altered mental status (AMS)” are often used interchangeably when describing a patient who has undergone a rapid cognitive change and is unable to think and concentrate normally.

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Anorexia Nervosa - Forced Refeeding Procedures

November 30, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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Patients with bulimia nervosa often present with complex challenges, including the cycle of binge eating and purging, as well as associated medical complications.

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Bulimia Nervosa: Diagnosis and Treatment

November 30, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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Patients with bulimia nervosa often present with complex challenges, including the cycle of binge eating and purging, as well as associated medical complications.

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Anorexia Nervosa: Diagnosis and Management

November 30, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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Patients with anorexia nervosa often present with severe physical and mental health challenges that require coordinated care from an interdisciplinary team.

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Intellectual Disabilities: Management in Inpatient Psychiatry

November 30, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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Patients with intellectual disabilities (ID) may be admitted to adult inpatient units for a range of issues, often related to self-harm or impulsive violence toward caregivers.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Management

November 30, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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Patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be admitted to inpatient units for a variety of reasons.

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Management of Suicidality and Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents

November 30, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Daniel Carlat, MD

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If you work with children and adolescents in a psychiatric inpatient unit, you’ll frequently encounter patients with suicidal or self-injurious thoughts.

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