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Suicide assessment: a clinical model.

The Journal of Family Practice

|June 1, 1978

Summary

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Physician attitudes significantly impact suicidal intent evaluations, especially in first-time attempters. A new flexible model aids physicians in comprehensive suicide risk assessment.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Evaluating suicidal intent is a critical yet poorly defined aspect of medical practice.
Physician attitudes, shaped by personal background and training, can influence patient care for those at risk of self-harm.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how physician attitudes affect the evaluation of potentially suicidal patients.
To present a practical and flexible conceptual model for suicide risk assessment.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of physician attitudes and their impact on patient evaluation.
Development of a structured model for suicide risk assessment.

Main Results:

Physician attitudes can introduce bias into the assessment of suicidal intent.

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The proposed model offers a systematic approach to suicide evaluation.

Conclusions:

Addressing physician bias is crucial for accurate suicide risk assessment.
The presented model enhances the practicality and completeness of suicide evaluations for practicing physicians.