Engagement with Psychiatric Services
Local arrangements exist between psychiatric and emergency services. These are variable and familiarisation with local protocols is necessary.
In some departments, psychiatric liaison services and outreach teams may be directly accessible and can provide rapid support in the assessment and initial management of the disturbed patient.
In accordance with the latest NICE guidance, psychosocial assessment should be carried out at the earliest possible without delay without waiting for medical treatment to be fully completed. [4]