How do you decide whether to request a welfare check (police or mobile crisis) when a typically responsive outpatient becomes suddenly unreachable?

Patient safety and welfare come first. If a patient suddenly becomes unreachable, a welfare check is in order. A reasonable person would comprehend that this is borne of concern and should not cause a breach in the therapeutic relationship. On the contrary, most would be grateful for the concern.

Balancing safety and patient alliance is a constant battle, NEVERMIND easing our own anxiety.