[Efficacy of the emergency unit's filter function in patients with psychiatric symptoms].

Unlabelled: The fundamental functions of the recently established emergency units/departments include the initial assessment, triage, commencement of treatment and referral for admission to the hospital.

Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze psychiatric cases assessed at the department of emergency with particular reference to misdiagnoses and the reasons why emergency physicians failed to reach correct diagnoses.

Method: This is a chart review of patients with psychiatric diagnoses evaluated at the Department of Emergency, Mohács City Hospital during 2006.