TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Suicide risk assessment in the depressed elderly patient with cancer
JO  - Journal of gerontological social work
A1  - Labisi, Ola
SP  - 17
EP  - 25
VL  - 47
IS  - 1-2
N2  - Although several studies have identified different factors that increase the risk for suicide in the elderly, depression, especially in cancer patients, puts people at even greater risk. In geriatric patients with co-morbid illnesses, depression is often diagnosed or overlooked because of the assumption that it is to be expected. When patients with cancer are diagnosed with depression, it is imperative that clinicians have a clear-cut tool for assessing and identifying signs of suicidality in order to develop a treatment plan to manage the patient. This article delineates the steps involved in conducting a thorough and systematic suicide risk assessment in depressed elderly patients with cancer.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0163-4372
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -