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    Approach to the Patient With Psychiatric Symptoms
    • Initial Psychiatric Assessment
      • Reference
      • History
      • Mental Status Examination
      • More Information
    • Medical Assessment of the Patient With Psychiatric Symptoms
      • Evaluation
        • History
        • Physical examination
        • Interpretation of findings
        • Testing
        • Evaluation references
    • Behavioral Emergencies
      • Etiology
      • General Principles
        • Staff and public safety
        • General principles references
      • Seclusion or Physical Restraints
        • Procedure
        • Complications
        • Complications reference
      • Chemical Restraints
        • Medications
        • Adverse effects of benzodiazepines
        • Adverse effects of antipsychotic medications
        • Chemical restraints reference
      • Consent and Involuntary Treatment
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