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“Rehab” for Addiction is a Problem and a Solution

Sensible Medicine

Stefan Kertesz is Professor of Medicine at the Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where his work includes leading VA and non-VA supported research focused on homeless healthcare and issues related to pain and opioids. These higher quality studies usually achieved better outcomes.

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Sedation for the agitated adolescent

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Dr Elyssia Bourke, based at Ballarat Base Hospital, is actively engaged in this area through her ongoing PhD research. Although this research is still in progress, it promises to shed light on effective strategies for managing these difficult situations. Organic Illnesses : Often overlooked, these can manifest as behavioural changes.

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Problem Drinking Remains a Big Problem

ACEP Now

This medication has limited outcomes data and multiple contraindications. On the other hand, naltrexone and acamprosate are well-tolerated, affordable medications with promising outcomes data for harm reductions and, in some cases, abstinence. Alcohol’s effects on health: research-based information on drinking and its impact.

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Awake, and Paralysed: A Never Event

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Intensive Care Research , 1 (3-4), pp.60-64. In studies including patients with trauma or Glasgow Coma Scale less than 8, intubation without sedation led to poorer neurological outcomes. In some cases, patients require psychiatric or psychological attention. This article is based on: Mayberry, H., Burgart, A.M. and Kanaris, C.,

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SGEM#257: EMTALA – It’s the Law of the Land

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Civil Monetary Penalties Resulting from Violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Involving Psychiatric Emergencies, 2002 to 2018. Civil Monetary Penalties Resulting from Violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Involving Psychiatric Emergencies, 2002 to 2018.

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SGEM#402: Call Me – On the Telemental Health Line

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

You desire a psychiatric consult and learn that you don’t have in-person consult availability at this facility, but instead use telehealth services. Clinical Question: What is the effect of TMH, versus in-person consult, on 30-day outcomes and processes of care during the visit? Reference: Han et al.

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Understanding and Supporting Behavioral Health in Older Adults Training

American Medical Compliance

million New Zealanders, researchers discovered correlations between these illnesses and other psychiatric disorders as well as dementias of all kinds, including Alzheimer’s. Psychotherapy has not received as much attention from researchers as treatment has, but some trials have shown encouraging outcomes.