Citation

Hashimoto S, Watanabe K, Takahashi T. Nippon Rinsho 2016; 74(2): 319-323.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Nippon Rinsho)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26915259

Abstract

Emergency department is an important location for suicide prevention activities. Past history of attempted suicides or deliberate self-harms is a predictable risk factor for future suicide completion. In Japan, most of the attempted suicide patients (ASP) are transported to the emergency hospitals. Therefore, the more improvement of intervention skills for ASP are needed. Emergency medical staffs are expected to communicate patients with warm and calm attitudes. To confirm the presence or absence of suicidal ideation, risk factors are important. If patients are suicidal, emergency physicians should not hesitate to consult to the psychiatrist.

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