SUICIDE RISK

Course overview

SUICIDE IS THE TENTH MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT IT CAN OFTEN BE PREVENTED WITH APPROPRIATE INTERVENTION. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS HOW TO IDENTIFY PERSONS AT RISK FOR SUICIDE, QUESTIONS THAT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MUST ASK AT-RISK PATIENTS, AND MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS FOR SUICIDAL PATIENTS. THIS ACTIVITY ADDRESSES THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN THE CARE OF SUICIDAL PATIENTS.