Lethal Means Counseling for Suicidal Adults in the Emergency Department: A Qualitative Study

Lethal Means Counseling for Suicidal Adults in the Emergency Department: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Lethal means counseling (to reduce access to firearms or other suicide methods) is a recommended critical yet challenging component of care of suicidal patients. Questions remain about communication strategies for those in acute crisis. Methods: This qualitative study was an analysis o...

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Main Authors:	Bonnie J. Siry, Christopher E. Knoepke, Stephanie M. Ernestus, Daniel D. Matlock, Marian E. Betz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2021-05-01
Series:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:	https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9pp6f5sx

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