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Emergency Psychiatry Glossary

100 terms total — 1 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

psychiatric clearance

Intermediate Technical IVT

Clinical determination that a patient does not require immediate psychiatric intervention or hospitalization.

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elopement

Intermediate Technical IVT

Unauthorized departure of a psychiatric patient from a healthcare facility or treatment setting.

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