Citation

Roberts D, Mackay G. Nurs. Times 1999; 95(3): 58-60.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Nursing Times)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10076397

Abstract

Assessing people following a suicide attempt is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention and for gathering essential information. This article outlines a nursing model for assessing people admitted to hospital following a drug overdose. The model is presented alongside a case study demonstrating its application in practice.

Language: en

Keywords

Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Drug Overdose; Female; Humans; Models, Nursing; Nurse-Patient Relations; Nursing Assessment; Problem Solving; Psychiatric Nursing; Suicide, Attempted