"The Ethical Management of a Psychiatric Patient Disposition in the Emergency Department" by Mellen Lovrin, MSN, APRN, BC, Dr.NP.c

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The Ethical Management of a Psychiatric Patient Disposition in the Emergency Department

Journal of Health Ethics

Mellen Lovrin, MSN, APRN, BC, Dr.NP.c, Columbia University Private Practice
Courtney Reinisch, MSN, APN-C, Dr. NP.c, Overlook Hospital Emergency Department

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Publication Date

1-1-2007

Abstract

This case examines the ethical issue of the disposition of a patient who presents in the emergency room with a psychotic disorder when a nurse practitioner is given the autonomy to determine disposition of a patient and the attending physician disagrees. Therein lies the dilemma of an NP lacking emergency psychiatric admitting privileges. The NP ethically needs to continue to act as a patient advocate to ensure patient safety and best outcomes.

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https://doi.org/10.18785/ojhe.0402.03

Citation Information

Mellen Lovrin and Courtney Reinisch. "The Ethical Management of a Psychiatric Patient Disposition in the Emergency Department" (2007)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/courtney-reinisch/36/