Figure 4From: The elderly in the psychiatric emergency service (PES); a descriptive study Outcome profile of patients ≥ 65 (N = 3030) compared to that of patients < 65 (N = 39,455), from the combined A and B datasets. The profiles differed significantly, Pchi2 & LRc2, p < 0.001. Admission = to a psychiatric ward, Observation = in the PES, Transfer = to another PES, Refused Tx = Left against medical advice, Discharge (W = without recommendations, OPD = to outpatient follow-up, DT = detoxification center, SS = social services, CS = crisis service), Return MED = patient was returned to the medical emergency service.Back to article page