Suicide risk: Evaluation and management

S. C. Bhatia; M. H. Khan; A. Sharma

Suicide risk: Evaluation and management

S. C. Bhatia, M. H. Khan, A. Sharma

Department of Psychiatry

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Abstract

Inadequate assessment of the suicidal patient can have tragic consequences. Reliance should be placed on a comprehensive evaluation, including social profile, mental and physical status, suicidal ideation, intent and behavior, and current social support systems. Heightened awareness, combined with an knowledge about risk factors for suicide and intervention techniques, will help prevent these tragedies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	167-174
Number of pages	8
Journal	American Family Physician
Volume	34
Issue number	3
State	Published - 1986

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Family Practice

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