Admission to an inpatient psychiatry unit or a medical unit? Consider 3 Ms and 3 Ps

Placement. To where will the patient be transferred after hospitalization? How does admission to inpatient psychiatry vs medical impact the ultimate disposition?

Help the treatment team make the decision

Determining the ideal patient placement often evokes strong feelings among treatment teams. Psychiatrists can help facilitate the conversation by asking the questions outlined above, and by keep­ing in mind, “What is best for this patient?”