Title: Management of organic psychoses
Course: Non-Communicable Diseases, Emergency Care and Mental Health Part 2 - Ethiopia (Full)

Management of organic psychoses

The main objective in the management of organic psychoses is to address the immediate risks to the patient and to others. The aim should be to identify people with acute organic psychoses quickly and make an urgent referral for medical treatment. In the case of chronic organic psychoses, refer the patient via the usual route for further management and identification of any community care needs.