@article{ref1,
title="The failure of suicide prevention in primary care: family and GP perspectives - a qualitative study",
journal="BMC psychiatry",
year="2017",
author="Leavey, Gerard and Mallon, Sharon and Rondon-Sulbaran, Janeet and Galway, Karen and Rosato, Michael and Hughes, Lynette",
volume="17",
number="1",
pages="e369-e369",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Although Primary care is crucial for suicide prevention, clinicians tend to report completed suicides in their care as non-preventable. We aimed to examine systemic inadequacies in suicide prevention from the perspectives of bereaved family members and GPs. <br><br>METHODS: Qualitative study of 72 relatives or close friends bereaved by suicide and 19 General Practitioners who have experienced the suicide of patients. <br><br>RESULTS: Relatives highlight failures in detecting symptoms and behavioral changes and the inability of GPs to understand the needs of patients and their social contexts. A perceived overreliance on anti-depressant treatment is a major source of criticism by family members. GPs tend to lack confidence in the recognition and management of suicidal patients, and report structural inadequacies in service provision. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Mental health and primary care services must find innovative and ethical ways to involve families in the decision-making process for patients at risk of suicide.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1471-244X",
doi="10.1186/s12888-017-1508-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1508-7"
}