The Hemodialysis Patient (IN: Suicide Theory and Clinical Aspects, ed. by L D Hankoff and B Einsidler)

This chawpter reviews daily life stresses, self-destructive behaviors, & suicide among hemodialysis patients. Attempted & completed suicide occur at a much greater rate in the dialysis population. The debate as to what constitutes suicidal behavior in dialysis patients is discussed & management considerations are presented. (CM)