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[Intervention for suicide attempters in general hospitals]
M W Hengeveld1, A J Kerkhof, E van Rooijen
1Academisch Ziekenhuis, Psychiatrisch Consultatieve Dienst, Leiden.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|February 22, 1992
Summary
Guidelines for suicide attempt care in general hospitals are debated. This report details skills, protocols, and professional roles for improved patient diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical quality assurance
- Emergency medicine
- Psychiatric care
Context:
- Debate on quality of care for suicide attempt patients in Dutch general hospitals.
- A report by the Medical Scientific Council of the National Organization for Quality Assurance in Hospitals (CBO) provides practical guidelines.
- Focus on skills and organizational context for effective patient management.
Purpose:
- To describe the main elements of the CBO report on suicide attempt care.
- To outline requirements for diagnosis and treatment of patients who attempt suicide.
- To inform healthcare professionals and organizations about best practices.
Summary:
- Defines attempted suicide and outlines criteria for patient assessment.
- Specifies minimal first-aid requirements and essential organizational structures.
- Emphasizes the development of comprehensive protocols for somatic and psychiatric care.
- Clarifies the crucial role of mental-health care professionals in the treatment process.
Impact:
- Aims to improve the quality of care for individuals who attempt suicide in general hospitals.
- Promotes standardized protocols for better patient outcomes.
- Enhances collaboration between general hospitals and mental health services.