title: Teenage suicide attempts.
abstract: This article describes the care of adolescents with suicidal intentions or after a suicide attempt. The special role of the nurse in creating a relationship with the patient and providing a role model for the family is examined.
authors.affiliation: Paediatric A&E department, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Foote
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D000298:Adolescent, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control*