Profile of a comprehensive psychiatric emergency program in a New York City municipal hospital

Citation
Am. Sullivan et J. Rivera, Profile of a comprehensive psychiatric emergency program in a New York City municipal hospital, PSYCHIAT Q, 71(2), 2000, pp. 123-138
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
PSYCHIATRIC QUARTERLY
ISSN journal
00332720 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
123 - 138
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-2720(200022)71:2<123:POACPE>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This paper profiles the services provided, and the patient population treat ed, in a busy inner city Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located in Elmhurst, Queens, New York City. For each CPEP component, inclu ding the emergency room, extended observation unit and crisis services two years of data are reviewed. A diagnostic profile of patients seen, descript ion of services, patient referrals and dispositions are presented. The chil dren and adolescents treated in the CPEP are described in more detail, focu sing on the high frequency of violence to self or others seen in their pres enting problems. The CPEP's role in providing comprehensive community based services is discussed.