Study Shows Involving Individuals With Mental Illness In Managing Their Health May Prevent Emergency Room Visits
Studies have shown that people with mental health needs visit the emergency department and get hospitalized more often than other patients. Researchers think that when this happens important information might not be shared with all of the patient’s health providers. Also, the patient might not understand all the instructions they have been given. Some hospitals are working to give better care to patients with complex needs by helping them get more involved in their own care.
One recent study found that …
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