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Suicide and the psychiatrist.

Allan House1

  • 1Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, UK.

Bjpsych Bulletin
|October 31, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Patient suicide impacts psychiatrists, but key questions remain about risk factors and effects. A coordinated response involving mental health trusts, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the National Confidential Inquiry is necessary.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Research
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Patient suicide significantly affects involved psychiatrists.
  • Uncertainty exists regarding specific risk factors and the impact on psychiatrists and other professionals.
  • A clear need for a coordinated response to address these issues has been identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of patient suicide on psychiatrists.
  • To identify unanswered questions concerning the effects of patient suicide.
  • To highlight the need for a structured response and identify coordinating bodies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on patient suicide and its impact on clinicians.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps and areas requiring further investigation.
  • Analysis of the roles of different professional bodies in coordinating responses.

Main Results:

  • Patient suicide has a demonstrable impact on psychiatrists.
  • Significant unanswered questions persist regarding the nature and extent of this impact.
  • The roles of mental health trusts, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the National Confidential Inquiry in coordinating responses are defined.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the impact of patient suicide on psychiatrists requires a coordinated approach.
  • Further research is needed to clarify specific risk factors and professional consequences.
  • Collaboration between employers, professional bodies, and inquiry services is crucial for effective support and safety protocols.
Keywords:
Suicidepsychiatrist

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