Restrictive practices in mental health settings—such as physical restraint and seclusion—are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients pose a risk to themselves or others. In 2021 and 2022 ...
The public inquiry into the deaths of at least 2,000 people under the care of mental health services heard "grave concerns" about the use of a digital patient monitoring system. The technology, called ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health specialists started using telemedicine much more frequently. Despite many benefits, a new study finds that virtual visits did not make it easier for ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Kaiser Permanente workers, including therapists and mental health professionals, are demanding protections against ...
As a hospitalist, you are in a unique position to notice changes in your hospitalized patients. This frontline perspective can be used to improve inpatient attention and care, and differs from primary ...
The world’s largest professional psychiatry organization is preparing for the day when biological indicators help diagnose ...
Mental health advocates are worried that a transition in crisis care in Oakland County is causing major service disruptions for adults in psychological emergencies. Oakland Community Health Network ...