Citation

Berzewski H, Pajonk FGB. Notfall Rettungsmed. 2012; 15(7): 586-592.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10049-012-1580-y

PMID

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Abstract

Background. Suicide attempts and suicidal ideation are a challenge for emergency physicians and emergency departments. These disorders are time consuming and often overwhelm staff not familiar with its diagnosis and treatment.Medical care. The first goal of care is the establishment of a therapeutical relationship which enables a subsequent crisis intervention. Acute pharmacological treatment may be necessary, in many cases only once.Psychiatric treatment. First, the danger of continuing self-harm must be evaluated in order to determine whether inpatient psychiatric care is required. If outpatient treatment is deemed sufficient, concrete psychiatric and psychotherapeutic support should be suggested and offered, including the help of family members. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.

Language: de

Keywords

human; suicide; family; psychotherapy; suicidal ideation; Suicidal ideation; suicide attempt; Emergency department; crisis intervention; Pharmacotherapy; Crisis intervention; outpatient; article; patient care; hospital patient; medical care; Emergency physician