You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient
PEMBlog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? These labs were not truly indicated, but it was common practice and viewed as “not a big deal.” They carry existing diagnoses and are followed by outpatient mental health providers. Acute onset psychosis is relatively rare.
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