Who brings patients to the psychiatric emergency room?: Psychosocial and psychiatric correlates

摘要: In a sample of 311 consecutive psychiatric emergency room patients, 133 (43%) were accompanied by relatives, friends, or others, 113 (36%) came with the police, and 65 (21%) themselves. There more males in group brought police who themselves than family others. Aggression was presenting problem about 40% referrals. Half aggressive patients diagnosed psychotic disorders. Poor social functioning found themselves, this finding pronounced males. High rates substance abuse, as suggested positive toxicology, referrals This mostly due to alcohol cocaine females. Findings indicate that gender, diagnosis, psychosocial status contribute independently brings room. It is information clinically useful for diagnostic assessment management. Clinical research implications are discussed.