title: [The psychiatric emergency in general practice].
abstract: Emergencies (conditions requiring immediate interference with putting aside all other obligations) in psychiatry are acute excitatory states and threats or attempts of suicide. In both situations systematic and prudent medical management is necessary. Taking into consideration the conditions in private practice, the principles of conduct and therapeutic procedure are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014754:Violence
chemical_list: D014149:Tranquilizing Agents
vernacular_title: Der psychiatrische Notfall in der Praxis.