The non-psychiatric physician's responsibilities for the suicidal adolescent. N Y State J Med 1992 Mar;92(3):97-104
Date
03/01/1992Pubmed ID
1557208Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027053640 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
Pediatricians, internists, emergency-room physicians, family practice physicians, and other non-psychiatric physicians, often trusted allies of the child and family, are in an excellent position to assess, manage, and even prevent suicidal behaviors in their younger patients. This is not to suggest that these physicians should necessarily undertake extensive counseling or therapy with self-destructive children and adolescents; rather, they can help to screen and coordinate appropriate referrals and reinforce and/or support corrective efforts.
Author List
Aschkenasy JR, Clark DC, Zinn LD, Richtsmeier AJAuthor
David C. Clark PhD Assistant Dean, Professor in the Research Office department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdolescent Behavior
Adult
Alcohol Drinking
Female
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders
Pediatrics
Physician's Role
Risk Factors
Substance-Related Disorders
Suicide, Attempted
United States
