J Emerg Med
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Little is known about the mental health impact of workplace violence (WPV) among emergency physicians (EPs) working in emergency departments (EDs) in Pakistan and whether this impact varies across specialties. ⋯ Experience of WPV was not uniform across specialties but was generally high among Pakistani physicians. Prevention of WPV should be a high priority for health care policy makers.
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Behavioral health (BH)-related visits to the emergency department (ED) by older adults are increasing. This population has unique challenges to providing quality, timely care. ⋯ Elderly ED patients with BH complaints had high rates of cognitive impairment and multiple comorbidities. LOS was prolonged, and there were multiple contributing factors including involuntary status, chemical or physical restraint, and failed discharge. Patients with longer LOS were at increased risk of an AE or potentially AEs.