Citation

Lyon DE, Chase LS, Farrell SP. Nurse Pract. 2002; 27(8): 26-29; quiz 30-31.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/00006205-200208000-00005

PMID

12352770

Abstract

More than 50% of Americans who commit suicide have seen their primary care provider in the weeks before their suicide. As primary care providers, we may miss opportunities to assess for suicidal ideation. Here, we present an interview guide that helps assess suicidal ideation in primary care patients.

Language: en

Keywords

Depressive Disorder, Major; Humans; Incidence; Interview, Psychological; Risk Factors; Severity of Illness Index; Suicide, Attempted