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Contracting for safety: a concept analysis

M P Egan1

  • 1University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, USA.

Crisis
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Contracting for safety in suicidal patients lacks scientific evidence and clinical justification. This analysis clarifies its criteria in psychiatric nursing, urging judicious use due to patient capacity and therapeutic relationship limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Contracting for safety is a common practice for managing suicidal patients.
  • Its clinical justification and effectiveness lack scientific validation.
  • Reliance on patient willingness may overlook capacity issues.