Citation

Matusevich D. Vertex 2003; 14(52): 141-145.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Polemos)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12883596

Abstract

We analize and classify eight suicide notes left by elderly patients who attempted suicide; older adults leave more frequently suicide notes. We used the typologie created by Jacobs in 1967 who classifies the notes in five categories. The issues which frequently appear are: physical illnes, cronic pain, loneliness, disability, depression and isolation.

Language: es

Keywords

Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Communication; Female; Handwriting; Health Status; Humans; Male; Suicide