Violent Behaviour in the ED Case 1

An autistic adult has been head-banging at home and has sustained a head injury.

The scalp is actively bleeding. The patient is probing the wound with his fingers.

His homecare provider  insist that he seems his ‘normal self’. He obeys some simple commands but lashes out at anyone passing within reach.

He requires sutures to control the scalp bleeding.

What are the key features of your assessment?

List five below.

What steps should you take to ensure that you remain within the law in providing treatment?

Try to list all four.

How will you assure the practical delivery of care that this patient requires?

How do you manage this patient’s aftercare?

Try to list all five processes.