Date of Issue: 07/01/2022 | Volume: 2 | Number: 5&6
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Dr. Knox tells us how to minimize the use of seclusion and restraints and Dr. Nordstrom describes an innovative treatment model for psychiatric emergencies. We also review the management of common medical conditions in hospitalized patients.
Date of Issue: 03/11/2023 | Volume: 2 | Number: 3&4
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Dr. Stephan Heckers reviews the diagnosis and treatment of catatonia and Dr. Steve Seiner updates us on new developments in ECT. Also, we discuss the management of psychogenic polydipsia and give you tips for managing sexual incidents on psychiatric inpatient units.
After years of specialized training in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, it can feel foreign or uncomfortable to prescribe a nonpsychiatric medication, such as an antibiotic, to a patient in need. Uncertainty about psychiatrists’ scope of practice leaves many of us feeling...
Your hospitalized patient tells you that he is angry with his sister and intends to “bash her brains in.” He tells you she is sending him messages through the television that say she is going to kill him. Nurses...
When our patients become agitated and threatening, we often think first about chemical or physical restraints—especially when staff’s physical safety seems at imminent risk. But it’s important to remember that coercive interventions can be humiliating and may lead to more...
CHPR: Can you start by telling us what criteria you use to assess capacity? Dr. Cheung: We generally look for evidence of capacity in four domains. These have become the standard criteria for assessing capacity, based on Dr. Paul Appelbaum’s...
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