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Case reports: suicidal ideation in the dermatology clinic
Chad A Brown1, Joshua E Lane, Loretta S Davis
1Section of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
|July 12, 2005
Abstract:
Many dermatology patients have significant psychiatric comorbidities, including depression and suicidal ideation. In light of the isotretinoin controversy, the relevance of this subject has never been greater. Therefore, it is imperative for dermatologists to understand the appropriate actions to take when faced with a potentially suicidal patient. We present a case of a clinic patient who expressed suicidal intent and discuss necessary steps to take in such a situation.
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