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Inpatient or residential care is typically recommended when vital signs are unstable, electrolytes are dangerously abnormal, weight is critically low or dropping fast, outpatient treatment isn't working, or there's significant suicide risk. We assess these markers at every visit and help families navigate the transition to a higher level of care when needed.
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