Abstract

CONDE DIAZ, Manuel et al. Psychiatric emergencies in a general hospital: Agressiveness as a main consultation motive. Rev. Asoc. Esp. Neuropsiq. [online]. 2009, vol.29, n.2, pp.303-317. ISSN 2340-2733.

Retrospective study of the cases attended by the psychiatric emergency service in a general hospital during 6 years. Psychotic patients represent the main group, and there is an increase in patients with personality disorders. The main consultation topics were self/ hetero agressiveness, specially autolesive women and males showing agressive behaviour.

Keywords : psychiatric emergency; aggressiveness; autolesive; general hospital.

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