Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6080828 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The number of visits and length of stay for patients undergoing psychiatric consultation in the ED increased significantly after a decrease in county mental health services. This phenomenon has important implications for future policy to address the challenges of caring for patients with psychiatric needs in our communities.
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Authors
Arica C. MD, MAS, Beth A. MPH, Lorin M. MD, James F. MD, MPH,