The agitated patient: Steps to take, how to stay safe.

Publication Date

2018

Journal Title

J Fam Pract

Abstract

Situations involving agitated patients are not uncommon in health care settings. And no matter where on the spectrum an incident involving an agitated patient falls, it can leave those involved with various levels of physical, emotional, and psychological harm. It can also leave everyone asking themselves: "How can I better prepare for such occurrences?" This article offers some answers by providing tips and guidelines for handling agitated and/or violent patients in various settings.

Volume Number

67

Issue Number

3

Pages

136-147

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Family Medicine

PMID

29509816

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