Posted by JadeKelly on November 5, 2008, at 1:37:49
In reply to Re: Psych Hospitalizations Agree or Diagree?, posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2008, at 19:18:58
As a last resort. In my experience, they don't treat, they just wait it out a week or so until the individual is "not a danger to himself or others". Meds are changed or added that turn patient into zombie, then its up to outside Pdoc and family to figure it all out and get appropriate meds on board.I wouldn't be surprised if a week long stay gets a patient 2-15 minute visits with PDoc. No real therapy.
Secondly, a serious detox sitution calls for, in my opinion, close medical supervision, even tho its a psych hospital. Too dangerous for a family with no medical/psych training to handle at home.
Lots of visits required from family to make sure patient is being treated well, correct any screw ups, etc. I've seen horrible care in top notch hospitals known nationwide. Can't figure out why these patients aren't treated as well as any medical patient. Its a system that needs a lot of work. Subsequent outpatient care is a joke from what I've seen.
I'm sure its not always this way, just what I've seen.
And I agree, its got to cost the state a lot more money to put homeless people or patients that are obviously emotionally unstable, back on the street witout a plan in place.
I've never even heard of a 4 month stay. Is that more like a halfway house, or an actual psych hospital? I can't imagine that long stay being healthy for an individual but don't know the circumstances. Can they do this against will of patient? Only thing I can think of is private pay.They like that. and boy, when insurance says its time, better have those bags packed.
Again, just what I've seen
Jade
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