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[Clinical Pathway for Suicide Risk Screening in Adult Primary Care Settings:Special Recommendations]
Lynsay Ayer1, Lisa M Horowitz2, Lisa Colpe2
1RAND Corporation, 1200 South Hayes St., Arlington, VA 22202, USA.
Summary
Suicide prevention is crucial, as most individuals who die by suicide interact with primary care. This guide offers a clinical pathway to help primary care practices implement suicide risk screening effectively.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Clinical Medicine
- Mental Health Research
Context:
- Suicide is a significant public health issue.
- A majority of suicide decedents have recent contact with primary care.
- Primary care settings are vital for suicide risk detection.
Purpose:
- To provide an evidence-based clinical pathway for suicide risk screening in adult primary care.
- To assist primary care practices in implementing suicide risk screening.
- To address the need for guidance on suicide risk assessment in primary care.
Summary:
- This resource offers a clinical pathway for suicide risk screening in primary care.
- Developed by experts, it guides practices on implementation.
- It supports healthcare providers in addressing suicide risk.
Impact:
- Enhances suicide risk screening in primary care settings.
- Improves early identification and intervention for individuals at risk of suicide.
- Strengthens the role of primary care in suicide prevention efforts.
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