Citation

Silverman MM, Berman AL, Bongar B, Litman RE, Maris RW. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 1994; 24(2): 152-169.

Affiliation

University of Chicago.

Comment In:

Suicide Life Threat Behav. 1995 Summer;25(2):319-21

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8053009

Abstract

The authors elaborate on the standards of care for the assessment, management, and treatment of hospitalized suicidal patients. The authors attempt to synthesize the concepts of the minimal standard of care with clinical risk management and clinical judgment. They point out the areas of overlap and where optimum care diverges from legal standards of care. Case examples are provided to illustrate major areas of concern. Alleged failures of omission and commission are discussed. Tables are provided that differentiate duties and responsibilities between and among clinicians, hospital staff, and hospital administration.

Language: en