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Appendix D The mental health nurse practitioner in the emergency department: An Australian experience 1. Provides expert mental health nursing care through direct contact with patients, family and significant others and through support, education and advice to other health-care professionals. 2. Incorporates an expanded, autonomous clinical role in decision-making, medication prescribing and in advising on or interpreting pathology tests and results. 3. Provides a link between mental health services, community organizations, general practitioners and mainstream medical services. 4. Actively promotes mental health awareness and primary prevention. 5. Facilitates access to medical care for people with mental health concerns. 6. Uses a repertoire of psychotherapeutic and psycho educational interventions with individuals to promote greater personal understanding and self-mastery. 7. Demonstrates a high standard of professional practice and clinical leadership that incorporates education and research. Adapted from: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/nursing/practitioner/pdf/npmh_emerg_csamhs_rpa.pdf 56
Appendix E Manchester Triage Algorithm for Mental Illness Airway Compromise RED Inadequate Breathing Hypoglycaemia Altered Conscious Level High Risk of Harm to Others ORANGE High Risk of Self-Harm Significant Psychiatric History Moderate Risk of Harm to Others YELLOW Adapted from: Mackway-Jones, K. (1997) Emergency Manchester Triage Group. B.M.J. Publishing Group: London. Triage. GREEN 57
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Abstract Since the amalgamation of
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Table of Contents Abstract Acknowle
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduc
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However there are a large number of
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