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==Background==
==Background==
*Psychiatric hospitalization for purposes of evaluating patient's risk of harm to self/others and/or ability to safely care for self
*Exact criteria and process vary by jurisdiction





Revision as of 14:45, 11 October 2019

Background

  • Psychiatric hospitalization for purposes of evaluating patient's risk of harm to self/others and/or ability to safely care for self
  • Exact criteria and process vary by jurisdiction


Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

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