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The hard way out.

W M Patterson

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This case study details a successful, planned suicide in a 72-year-old patient. The patient, who held specific views on euthanasia, showed no signs of depression, challenging typical self-poisoning narratives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • International self-poisoning is often discussed as a cry for help or a manipulative act.
    • Previous literature frequently links suicide attempts to depressive illness or a desire for intervention.

    Observation:

    • A 72-year-old patient with a distinct perspective on euthanasia is presented.
    • The patient exhibited no clinical evidence of depressive illness.

    Findings:

    • The case describes a meticulously planned and successfully executed suicide.
    • This contrasts with the common understanding of self-poisoning as a non-fatal, attention-seeking behavior.

    Implications:

    • This case challenges the prevailing assumptions about motivation in self-poisoning cases.
  • It highlights the importance of considering individual patient attitudes, such as those regarding euthanasia, in complex cases.
  • The findings suggest a need for nuanced approaches in assessing suicide risk, particularly in elderly patients without apparent depression.