title: Suicide myths and health care provider bias.
abstract: If most health care providers believe suicide is not an acceptable alternative for clients to alleviate their anguish, then why are these providers not more diligent in assessing clients for suicidal ideation (thoughts about suicide)? One reason is providers believe the myths associated with suicide, which can prevent them from becoming involved with elderly clients who are suicidal.
authors.affiliation: Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thobaben
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011287:Prejudice; D000092864:Suicide Prevention