Our patient lived alone, in an unkempt apartment where she hoarded and hid. She had been
admitted to hospital three or four times in the past few years for psychiatric reasons. Each …

Iwork at Harborview, a large county hospital. We're part of a university, the part where many
patients come off the streets. Most doctors are compassionate, but sometimes sheer patient …

Recently, half the patients on the dualdiagnosis unit at Sheppard Pratt were homeless. Even
if staff could begin meaningful treatment in the three to four days their managed care …

We all sat in a half circle around the long table up against the window, facing her as she
walked into the room; her hand reached down in front of her to hold her pregnant belly …

I'd seen Jimmy just a few days before at the nursing home, where he had been transferred
from the hospital for palliative care. I was surprised to find him sleeping comfortably, not …

Irecently overheard two people discussing their “pill doctors.” What I learned from their
conversation is that these were two middle-aged women being treated for “depression” by …

Liaison Psychiatry Page 1 77 Liaison Psychiatry Conversion Disorder Scenario 18-year-old
Rachel Daniels presented with sudden paralysis of her lower limbs. All preliminary medical …

Awhite man who appeared to be over 50 years of age was brought by emergency medical
services to the emergency room of a New York City medical center after he was found in his …

Police bring Ms. Y, age 42, to the emergency room (ER) after her boyfriend calls 911
because she is physically aggressive. The police note that the home is in disarray and …

" Jack" has been in our emergency department at least 100 times in the 4 years I have
worked at the Veterans Affairs Hospital. I first encountered him in the medical ICU, where he …