Psych

What would you gauge your education level / understanding of psychiatric disorders?

I have a thorough understanding of psychiatric disorders and their impact in people's lives

I know about psychiatric disorders and their symptoms but not their impact in the short or long-term

I know about the conditions, but not what makes them better or worse

I know very little outside of definitions and obvious symptoms

I don't know very much at all

How well do you understand the process by which psychiatric patients recive treatment?

I know the short and long term treatment options and impacts of treatment decisions

I have a limited understanding of counseling, crisis workers, and mental hospitals

I know what the hospital does with pre-hospital patients

I know what options the Fire Department offers and little others

I don't know what happens with psychiatric patients

Do you view the psychiatric complaint as a legitimate emergency?

Yes

No

On extreme occasions

Do you believe the Fire Department should be responding on incidents involving non-traumatic psychiatric patients?

Yes

No

Do you believe that mental illness is a product of poor self-care?

Yes

No

Sometimes

How comfortable are you when dealing with the pre-hospital psychiatric patient?

Very comfortable with treatment options, communication styles, and delicacy of behavioral health incidents in regard to escalation potentials.

I am somewhat uncomfortable with the potential for extremes

I am uncomfortable with psychiatric patients

Do you believe our presence on psychiatric calls is valued by the patient?

We make a very positive impact and begin the healing process

We help people find treatment but don't help them find relief

Our presence is neutral

We offer help and sometimes make the situation stressful

Our presence adds to the patient's condition making it worse