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Are We Doing All We Can For Mental Health? St.Emlyn’s

By Rich Carden / May 10, 2015

Are emergency departments giving people with mental health problems the attention and compassion they need? This 2015 reflection challenges dismissive attitudes, considers assessment and follow-up for adults and children, and argues that stretched services do not remove the responsibility to treat patients with dignity and respect.

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Case of the week: Oedipism at St.Emlyn’s

A hypothetical case of severe self-inflicted eye injury explores the emergency department’s role in coordinating ophthalmic and psychiatric care. The discussion considers patient safety, the impact on relatives and staff, and the value of following up with the team afterwards.