Can a psychiatrist admitt someone to a non-psychiatric hospital for medical treatment?

Question

i am a 20yr old female in the usa

Answer 1

Yes if he is willing to se the patient there and the patient is not a danger to himself or others.

Answer 2

Only to a hospital where he has privileges, and most psych's don't have medical privileges at regular hospitals. He should be able to work with the patients regular doctor, though, or a physician on staff at the hospital.
If insurance is a factor, your insurance may only pay for a hospital admission from a doctor meeting certain criteria. So check into it.

Answer 3

Do you mean with or without consent?

I didn't think any doctor (including psychiatrists) could admit anyone into a hospital without either:
A.) Consent from a parent/guardian if the patient is a minor, or...
B.) Consent from the patient if they are 18+

That's what I always thought, but I could be wrong.
Maybe someone will come along and clear that up.

Answer 4

They are an MD, they should be able to. The first question is what hospitals are they affiliated with. I am not sure a psych would maintain an affiliation with an ordinary hospital, but with all the groups interlinks these days, might have one anyway.

Answer 5

They CAN admit for medical treatment.
Usually don't!!!

In many hospitals, a hospitalist would then be covering your hospital stay.

Answer 6

probably if the person needs emergency care
or medical attention

Answer 7

yes... i was sent for in patient anger management..lol all bc i called her a bit*c..

Answer 8

google it