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Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Medicine
Unit |
(619) 543-2827 |
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The Inpatient Psychiatric Service is a
locked, 18-bed, self-contained unit which provides
comprehensive and intensive therapeutic services for adults
with functional and organic psychiatric disorders severe
enough to require inpatient care. The primary focus of this
unit is to provide treatment for emergent symptoms and to
prepare patients for follow-up treatment in a less restrictive
setting. The service's treatment approach places a strong
emphasis on a therapeutic milieu designed for maximum patient
participation and active problem solving. Multidisciplinary
treatment, comprised of psychological, social and medical
components, provides the foundation for care on the unit. |
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Consultation and Liaison Services |
(619) 543-2827 or pager (619) 290-5050 |
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The UCSD Medical Center's
Consultation/Liaison Service provides psychiatric consultation
and teaching to the hospital's inpatient and outpatient
clinical services. Consultations on the psychological aspects
of illness, as well as questions about primary psychiatric
disorders, are welcome. |
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Emergency Services |
(619) 543-6737 |
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The Department of Psychiatry provides
Emergency Services in the UCSD Medical Center Emergency Room.
A psychiatrist is on duty 24 hours a day for acute
psychiatric emergencies requiring medical assistance. |
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Medical Detoxification Services |
(619) 543-2827 |
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The Department of Psychiatry oversees an
inpatient detoxification program. The program is designed to
help patients who require assistance and support in
withdrawing from alcohol, medications and other substances.
The usual length of stay is seven days. The program provides
supportive therapy, and consultation from other medical
services is available. Interested individuals can call for an
evaluation. |