Citation

Shahrour TM, Mohan S, Siddiq M, El Hammasi K, Alsaadi T. Death Stud. 2018; 42(10): 636-639.

Affiliation

American Center for Neurology and Psychiatry.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2017.1421280

PMID

29364778

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between legal status and guardedness in patients who attempted suicide in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The consultation-liaison team assessed 355 patients admitted for suicidal/self- injurious behavior, recording their guardedness before knowing whether they were legally charged. Patients who were legally charged for the suicidal act (n = 139) were 1.6 times (p = .03) more guarded in volunteering information than patients who were not legally charged. Legally charging suicide attempters might have a negative impact on risk assessment and psychiatric care.

Language: en

Keywords

Abu Dhabi; guardedness; suicide