Psychiatric emergency service: Using available resources

Wanda J. Borges, Linda C. Summers, Judith Karshmer

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Abstract

When psychiatric patients come to hospital emergency departments for care, unique problems occur. Staff members are not prepared for this type of patient, and resources are strained. The. authors discuss a collaborative nurse consultation service used to address this issue in a rural setting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)31-37
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Nursing Administration
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1995
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Leadership and Management

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