Suicide risk assessment
Topic: Mental health
A systematic assessment of suicidal thoughts, plan, access to means, previous attempts and protective factors. Asking directly ("Are you thinking about killing yourself?") does not increase risk; it gives the client a chance to talk. When risk is high, do not leave the client alone, remove items that could be used for harm, maintain close observation and build a safety plan together.
- Also known as:
- Suicide risk
- In Turkish:
- İntihar riski değerlendirmesi
What does Suicide risk assessment mean?
Suicide risk assessment is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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