Value of measuring suicidal intent in the assessment of people attending hospital following self-poisoning or self-injury.

BACKGROUND: Self-harm is associated with a high risk of suicide. It is unclear whether suicidal intent at the time of self-harm is a risk factor for future suicidal behaviour. AIMS: To investigate the relationship between suicidal intent and patient characteristics, repetition of self-harm, and sui...

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Autores principales: Harriss, L, Hawton, K, Zahl, D
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2005