title: Illicit drugs in hospitals.
abstract: This article addresses some of the issues involved in developing a policy/procedure for handling patients who are found in possession of illicit drugs--i.e., cocaine, crack, marijuana.
authors: Central Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.
authors: M T
authors: MT
authors: Tunis
mesh_terms: D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015285:Hospital-Patient Relations; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008923:Missouri; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011641:Public Relations; D012637:Security Measures
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs