Suicidal patients in the ED: ethical issues.
Emergency physicians frequently are expected to evaluate and develop treatment plans for potentially suicidal patients. The struggle to prevent someone from self-injury while respecting their personal autonomy is frequently present in the ED, as physicians must decide whether to intervene with a patient who does not seek treatment. The implications of this struggle are discussed in the article.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
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