title: Managing acute behavioural problems in medicine.
abstract: This conference outlined the concepts of managing behavioural disturbances in general hospital settings, and highlighted the importance of pre-emptive work, recognition and prevention of aggression; it also discussed the value of non-pharmacologic intervention and advocated for better communication between agencies and improving staff training. Only in this context can safety of patients and staff in hospitals be ensured.
authors.affiliation: Avondale Unit, Royal Preston Hospital. docftalam@aol.com
authors.forename: Faouzi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alam
mesh_terms: D000430:Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003693:Delirium / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D016743:Mental Competency; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016312:Treatment Refusal
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents