Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:
- Describe indications that a patient may become violent.
- Explain what to do if a patient becomes violent.
- Review strategies for deescalating violent patients.
- Outline interprofessional team strategies for communication to advance the safe management of violent patients and optimize outcomes.
Disclosures
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- Authors: Eric Pitts
- Editors: Derek J. Schaller
- Editors-In-Chief: Vincent R. Lee
- Nurse Planner/Reviewer: Sandra Coleman
- Pharmacy Planner/Reviewer: Mark V. Pellegrini
- Physician Planner/Reviewer: Jerry Bohlen
Continuing Education Accreditation Information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Credit
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- Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
- Study the educational content in the activity.
- Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
- Complete the post-activity assessment.
- Obtain a certificate.
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Disclaimer
Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.
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