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i'm studying nursing with psychology

would admittance to a psych ward be advised? or would it be better to discharge to family member?

i'm thinking that the most pressing concern is the physical aspect - need to assess the patient and make sure they are stable. we have been told that a referral to a crisis centre would be necessary, but i'm not sure if that would come before a psych assessment or after, as they could get lost in the system and not receive help if they are sent off somewhere else. is this what would happen if the situation did arise?

Still Riding - that actually doesn't seem to be an uncommon response unfortunately. how would you deal with it?

its not me! i have an essay on how to deal with this situation and can't find anything on protocol (psych student)

what would the procedure be for a female adult who presents to the er having taken an intentional overdose, and who then discloses a recent (