TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Tolerating risk: professional judgment in suicide risk assessment
JO  - Social service review
A1  - Regehr, Cheryl
A1  - Paterson, Jane
A1  - Sewell, Karen
A1  - Birze, Arija
A1  - Bogo, Marion
A1  - Fallon, Barbara
A1  - Regehr, Glenn
SP  - 4
EP  - 33
VL  - 96
IS  - 1
N2  - As a leading cause of death among those suffering from mental health problems, suicide is an issue that challenges policy makers, organizations, and practitioners alike. One outcome has been the implementation of standardized decision-making tools, developed through actuarial methods and aimed at limiting risks inherent in professional judgments. However, despite legislative and policy attempts to standardize the outcomes of risk assessment, professional judgments in specific client scenarios remain highly divergent. This article presents an exploration of the practice-level implementation of policies related to suicide risk assessment and decision-making. <br><br>FINDINGS suggest that once a judgment regarding risk has been made, ultimately organizational dynamics and resource availability determine disposition. Although attempts to improve outcomes for suicidal clients should include ongoing professional development for practitioners, the findings point to the requirement for community-based and hospital-based services that provide the greatest range of options for addressing client needs and facilitating safety.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0037-7961
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/718580
ID  - ref1
ER  -