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Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Clients often concern the emergency department in distress and with a concern that they may be violent or intend to harm others. These clients need an emergency psychiatric assessment. A psychiatric evaluation of an agitated patient can require time. However, it is vital to begin this procedure as quickly as possible in the emergency setting. 1. Clinical Assessment A psychiatric examination is an evaluation of a person's psychological health and c