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- Difficulty with verbal communication in the patient may result in over diagnosis of psychiatric conditions.
- More time is needed in the consultation and adequate history from family members.
- High risk of being victims of sexual and physical violence, by the family, neighbours or strangers.
- Emotional distress, fear, anxiety or depression may present as aggression or odd behaviour.
- A supportive, caring, secure environment is essential for well-being and contained behaviour.
- Manage together with social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors and non-health departments e.g. social development and education.
- Lowest doses of medication should be used; consider anxiety, depression and epilepsy before psychosis.
- Placement in a residential facility may be necessary. Requires referral to a social worker and may require completion of a MHCA Form04 and two Form 05s depending on the mental health status of the user.