Common errors in the treatment of suicidal patients.
As a suicidology consultant to a county coroner and to several hospitals, the author has noted 5 common errors by the mental health caretakers in the treatment and management of suicidal patients. Prototypical cases of these errors are presented and discussed along with suggestions for prevention.
D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic / Q000628:therapy; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D000092864:Suicide Prevention