Hospitals are treating more kids for mental health emergencies: ‘It’s beyond unprecedented’
December 20th 2022At Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, emergency department visits for psychiatric reasons are far higher than ever. Hospitals nationwide are struggling with the behavioral health crisis in young people.
Up to 250,000 deaths tied to incorrect E.R. diagnosis, study finds; critics say research is flawed
December 20th 2022Patient advocates said the federal report should be used to drive meaningful change. Emergency medicine groups faulted the study and said it will deter people from going to the hospital.