Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: A neuro-psychiatric emergency: Recognition, prevention, and management.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a life threatening complication of antipsychotic therapy. It is often assumed to be rare. Observations suggest that rather than overestimating its frequency, we are more likely to underestimate it (Pope et al.

Acute limbic encephalitis: diagnostic and management implications.

Objective: A link between cancer and limbic encephalitis (LE) has been proposed. The aim of this case presentation is to further explore this association by literature review, inform clinicians of the investigations necessary to arrive at a diagnosis and to emphasize the clinical importance of liaison between psychiatry and other disciplines involved in management.

Method: The case report of a 55 year old Niuean male school teacher with an acute onset of confusion and personality change is presented.

Process and outcome evaluation of an emergency department intervention for persons with mental health concerns using a population health approach.

Purpose: To evaluate an emergency department's use of a mental health triage and mental health crisis counsellor for persons presenting with mental health concerns.

Method: Mixed method (qualitative and quantitative), multiple measures.

Results: Significant pre- and post-intervention reductions for wait time, security incidents and hospital admissions were found.