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Suicide: recognition and management.

D E McAlpine

    Mayo Clinic Proceedings
    |September 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Physician awareness of patient suicide risk factors, including affective disorders and alcoholism, is crucial. Recognizing warning signs and providing empathic intervention can prevent patient suicides.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Patient suicide is a significant clinical issue in the United States, with 28,000 deaths annually.
    • A majority of suicide victims consult a physician within six months of death.
    • Affective disorders and alcoholism are frequently associated with suicide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence of patient suicide as a clinical problem.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing and managing associated conditions like affective disorders and alcoholism.
    • To inform physicians about warning signs and intervention strategies for suicidal patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical data and associated conditions linked to patient suicide.
    • Identification of verbal and behavioral warning signs of suicidal tendencies.

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  • Discussion of physician intervention strategies and hospitalization criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Hospitalized patients are at high risk, with "accidents" potentially masking suicide attempts.
    • Key warning signs include preoccupation with death, giving away possessions, and poor attendance.
    • Empathic listening and intervention can offer alternative resolutions and reduce distress.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician awareness and proactive management of affective disorders and alcoholism are vital for suicide prevention.
    • Recognizing specific warning signs is essential for identifying at-risk patients.
    • Hospitalization is a necessary consideration for suicidal patients with impaired cognition or severe depression.