An approach to the patient in crisis: assessments of the risk of suicide and violence.

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An approach to the patient in crisis: assessments of the risk of suicide and violence.

Med Clin North Am. 2010 Nov;94(6):1089-102

Authors: Brendel RW, Wei MH, Edersheim JG

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and is defined as intentional self-harm with the intent of causing death. Various mental disorders may be a cause for increased violence. This article outlines the elements of the risk assessment (for harm to self and/or others) in patients in crisis and addresses which contributing factors may be modifiable. This article also proposes a practical framework for the management of risk regarding suicide and violence.

PMID: 20951271 [PubMed - in process]

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