| Description |
xii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Why primary care? -- The behavioral health consultant model -- Foundations for effective clinical care -- Accurate and brief risk assessment -- Strategies for managing suicide risk in primary care -- Brief interventions for suicidal patients -- Preparing for crises -- Consulting with primary care staff -- Special concerns with suicidal patients in primary care -- Legal issues in the management of suicide risk in primary care |
| Summary |
Forty-five percent of individuals who die by suicide contact a primary care medical provider (PCP) in the month prior to their death, and nearly 20% make contact within one day of their death. This practical guide demonstrates how the primary care clinic can be a key setting for preventing suicide. This book addresses key issues and ambiguities that often arise for behavioral health conultants (BHCs) while working with suicidal patients in primary care settings, including: What types of interventions are appropriate for the primary care setting.; Use of antidepressants.; How to decide whether |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Suicide -- Prevention.
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Primary care (Medicine)
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Suicide -- prevention & control.
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Primary Health Care.
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Risk Assessment.
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| Author |
Rudd, M. David.
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| LC no. |
2010036599 |
| ISBN |
9780826110718 |
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0826110711 |
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9780826110725 ebook |
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082611072X e-book |
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