A framework for the emergency evaluation of the suicidal patient.
J Psychiatr Nurs Ment Health Serv, 1979/6;17(6):15-20.
DiVasto PV, West DA, Christy JE
PMID: 221651
Abstract
With increasing frequency, emergency room personnel face the anxiety of assessing suicide potential. The authors have developed and present here a mnemonic (SAD CHILDREN) which should facilitate the evaluation of potential in attempted or threatened suicide patients.
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