Work Cited
All medical, legal, and educational resources used to support the content on It’s Medical, Not Criminal. These sources are provided for public education, awareness, and training purposes
Medical & Neurological Sources
Newman-Toker, David E., et al. “Missed Diagnosis of Stroke in the Emergency Department.” Academic Emergency Medicine, 2014.
Velez, Saleh, et al. “Safer Stroke-Dx Instrument: Identifying Stroke Misdiagnosis.” Stroke, 2021.
Glober, Natasha, et al. “Factors Predicting Misidentification of Acute Ischemic Stroke.” Prehospital Emergency Care, 2022.
Kühne Escolà, Angela, et al. “Frequency and Characteristics of Non-Neurological and Neurological Stroke Mimics in the Emergency Department.” Journal of Neurology, 2023.
Sander, Josemir W., et al. “Epileptic Seizures and Criminal Acts: Is There a Relationship?” Epilepsy & Behavior, 2019.
Dudley, Roy, et al. “Functional Seizures and Their Mimics: A Retrospective Study.” Seizure Journal, 2024.
Young, Alys, et al. “Hearing and Justice: The Link Between Hearing Impairment and Criminal Justice Involvement.” Criminal Justice and Behavior, 2019.
Young, Alys, et al. “Assessment of Deaf People in Forensic Mental Health Settings.” Journal of Forensic Psychology, 2010.
Gardener, H., et al. “Findings from the Florida–Puerto Rico Stroke Registry (FLPRSR): EMS-Transported Stroke Patients in Florida.” Stroke Registry Research, Florida.
Compton, Michael T., and Amy C. Watson. “Research to Improve Law Enforcement Responses to Persons with Mental Illnesses and Developmental Disabilities.” Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
Steadman, Henry J., et al. “Comparing Outcomes of Major Models of Police Responses to Mental Health Emergencies.” Psychiatric Services.
Internal Website Pages
It’s Medical Not Criminal. “Home.” It’s Medical Not Criminal, 2025.
It’s Medical Not Criminal. “About Us.” It’s Medical Not Criminal, 2025.
It’s Medical Not Criminal. “FAQ.” It’s Medical Not Criminal, 2025.
Florida & Tampa Bay Law Enforcement Related News Articles
FOX 13 Tampa Bay. “Florida to Introduce Dementia Training to Law Enforcement After Signing of New Bill.”
Tampa Bay 28. “Dementia Patient Spends Anniversary in Mental Hospital After Baker Act Detention.”
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay. “Florida Law Lets Police Create Database of People With Developmental or Psychological Disabilities.”
Florida Politics. “Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Giving Cops Discretion on Arrests of Medically Vulnerable People.”
FOX 13 Tampa Bay. “Tampa Bay Area Officers Tackle Mental Health Crisis Among Law Enforcement Peers.”
Tampa Bay 28 / WFTS. “Tarpon Springs Police Officers Embrace Mental Health Training to Break Stigma.”
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay. “A Hillsborough County Family Was Calling for Help Instead…” (Epilepsy Misidentification Investigation).
FOX 13 Tampa Bay. “Mental Health Coverage.” Tag Page Collection.
Medical & Community Education Organizations
Alzheimer’s Association. “Dementia Symptoms and Communication Challenges.” Alzheimer’s Association.
Brain Injury Association of America. “Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury.” BIAA.
MedlinePlus. “Neurologic Disorders.” U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Videos & Public Awareness Media
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This Works Cited page highlights the medical, educational, and law enforcement resources that support the mission of It’s Medical, Not Criminal. These sources are used to promote public awareness, improve emergency response understanding, and encourage informed, compassionate interactions. As the project grows, additional resources will continue to be added