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Approaching the suicidal patient.

Jeffrey Stovall1, Frank J Domino

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01610, USA. jstovall@communityhealthlink.org

American Family Physician
|November 19, 2003
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Physicians can prevent patient suicide by identifying risk factors and implementing tailored interventions. This guide offers strategies for assessment and management, including post-suicide support for physicians.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Patient suicide profoundly impacts families and physicians, potentially causing professional and legal repercussions.
  • Physician confidence and willingness to treat patients with mental illness can be negatively affected by suicide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assist family physicians in preventing patient suicide.
  • To review known suicide risk factors and provide an assessment strategy.
  • To outline risk-appropriate interventions and post-suicide management guidance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established suicide risk factors.
  • Development of a strategy for assessing these factors in patients.
  • Outlining interventions based on identified risk levels.

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Main Results:

  • Identification of key patient suicide risk factors.
  • A structured approach for physicians to assess suicide risk.
  • Recommendations for interventions and physician support following a completed suicide.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive identification and management of suicide risk factors are crucial for family physicians.
  • A systematic approach to risk assessment and intervention can aid in suicide prevention.
  • Support strategies are needed for physicians following patient suicide.