Suicide for scrutinizers.
OBJECTIVE
The aim is to present information which may be useful to those who scrutinize mental health professionals and systems in the aftermath of completed suicide.


CONCLUSIONS
Suicide has been known in all cultures, throughout history, and may be committed in the absence of mental disorder. Risk factors for suicide are known but they are of limited clinical utility. Prediction and prevention of suicide are beyond current abilities. Criticism of mental health professionals and systems in the aftermath of suicide may be destructive and work to the disadvantage of patients.
Pridmore
Saxby
S
University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tas, Australia. spridmore@iprimus.com.au
Ahmadi
Jamshid
J
Evenhuis
Michael
M
D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006282:Health Personnel; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008605:Mental Health Services; D010343:Patient Admission; D012307:Risk Factors; D013405:Suicide / Q000266:history* / Q000523:psychology*