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Another example of how medicine differs between the continents.
What may be acceptable and status quo in NZ is not in the US and a reminder that you should always follow your local protocols.
In many places in the US, the first point of entry for acute mental heath incidents is, in fact, the local ED, as they can usually direct the patient down the correct pathway and call mental heath practitioners and social services into play.
While it's far from perfect, any ACUTE mental health crisis should be seen at an ED.
What may be acceptable and status quo in NZ is not in the US and a reminder that you should always follow your local protocols.
In many places in the US, the first point of entry for acute mental heath incidents is, in fact, the local ED, as they can usually direct the patient down the correct pathway and call mental heath practitioners and social services into play.
While it's far from perfect, any ACUTE mental health crisis should be seen at an ED.