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In this episode you’ll see how schizophrenia impacts patient care across all medical environments including a psychiatric hospital, the emergency department and the in-patient setting. Follow along with three patient scenarios that highlight the complexities of caring for a patient with schizophrenia:  Jacob - Experiences paranoia and severe mistrust during an ER visit for an infected wound. Learn how careful communication and specific interventions can aid in his treatment. Daniel - Faces a medical emergency brought on by his catatonic state. Discover the complexities of providing care for a patient who cannot communicate or move. Emma - Shows pronounced symptoms of disorganized schizophrenia in a psychiatric intensive care setting. Hear about the strategies that ensure safety and individualized patient care. ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references. Review Schizophrenia - Review the basics of schizophrenia in this episode FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing