You are a physician in the emergency room when the police bring in a young man screaming, "Boffo told me to kill all of them, even the pretty ones." You determine that there is underlying psychological disorder and that this young man is dangerous. Another physician agrees, and the two of you have the man committed against his will. This is an example of:

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This is an example of emergency commitment, where an individual is immediately detained for psychiatric evaluation due to presenting a danger to themselves or others, based on their behavior or threats.

You Are a Physician in the Emergency Room When the Police