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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

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When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? There is abundant evidence showing that routine lab tests in such patients have a very low yield and are not indicated, in adults as well as in children. Routine laboratory testing does not need to be performed.

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What can we learn from simulations? Amber Barnato

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And so I think that’s why it has its moment now even in 2023. They look at the signs and symptoms, they do a physical exam, maybe some lab tests or some imaging. So I just can’t keep going. Alex: That’s great. I love this song. Try to really understand what’s happening.