@article{ref1,
title="The role of the general practitioner in the treatment of suicidal patients: the problems they encounter in practice",
journal="Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde",
year="2020",
author="Stigter, Rob W. and de Graaf, A. P.",
volume="164",
number="",
pages="D5163-D5163",
abstract="In this commentary, the current directives and supporting methods to assess suicidal behaviour are briefly introduced and their shortcoming in predicting the risk of suicide is acknowledged. The treatment of a patient with suicidal behaviour by a general practitioner (GP), based on an already existing relationship between the two, is questioned. Instead, a close collaboration between GP and emergency mental healthcare providers is recommended. This working relationship should be maintained by both parties. Suicide after an intervention can have a major impact on the professionals involved. Therefore, these cases deserve specialised attention to ensure sustainable commitment of healthcare professionals confronted with complex mental health cases.<p /> <p>Language: nl</p>",
language="nl",
issn="0028-2162",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}