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The first patient I am going to see today wrote on his Kite: “I need something to … Continue reading
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- This Patient Needs to Be Seen by Mental Health, But When?
This morning, inmate Gibbs had a visit. The nurse passing medications in the housing unit noticed that he was not … Continue reading - Suicide – Don’t Be Afraid to Ask
It’s September, which is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Let’s start with awareness. According to the Centers for Disease Control, … Continue reading - Mental Health Screening – Set Up for Success
It was a holiday weekend in the middle of the night. The booking area of the jail was a big, … Continue reading
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- Restraints and Self-Injury
A few weeks ago, I received a request from a … Continue reading - Reader Questions Benzo Withdrawal and Inhaler Abuse
(With regard for The Rules for Treating Benzodiazepine Withdrawal) I … Continue reading - What Does “Medically Necessary” Mean?
Let’s say one of my jail patients has a moderate-sized … Continue reading
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A thought – anticipated outcome. Should vital signs be obtained for a patient sitting calmly in the exam room and…
We have had considerable success using Pamelor or Elavil for night time pain that also works to help patient’s sleep.…
[…] the single most important consideration when dealing with requests for sleeping aids in the jail (I have written about…
Fully agree with you. You cannot make something subjective objective just for purposes of comparison.
One other quirky note – our state allows inmates to purchase electronic media devices they can download songs from a…