In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Sriram Ramgopal and Dr. Carolyn Foster review the design and key findings of a cross-sectional study examining encounters in the Emergency Department and subsequent care for children with medical complexity and mental or behavioral health needs. They discuss knowledge gaps and systems issues related to this important intersection of care needs, implications for clinical practice, and the next steps from this work.

Publication date: May 25, 2023

Article Referenced: Ramgopal S, Goodman DM, Kan K, Smith T, Foster CC. Children With Medical Complexity and Mental and Behavioral Disorders in the Emergency Department. Hosp Pediatr. 2023 Jan 1;13(1):9-16. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-006835.

Citation: Ramgopal S, Foster CC, Malik K. Navigating the intersection between medical complexity and mental health in the Emergency Department. 05/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. Links: https://youtu.be/wvA4t9nyeo0, https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/navigating-the-intersection-between-medical-complexity-and-mental-health-in-the-emergency-department

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