In this episode, I break down how psychiatrists make clinical decisions especially in regards to involuntary holds when the clinical situation is not entirely clear. Drawing on real inpatient cases, I walk through how to use a “best-case vs. worst-case” framework to guide safe, defensible decisions. Please note this is for general education only and is not specific medical advice. Rules around involuntary holds and commitment vary significantly from state to state so you will need to make decisions with your specific state’s legal standards in mind.

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