The Suicidal Patient (IN: Handbook of Outpatient Treatment of Adults, edited by M Thase, B Edelstein & M Herson)

This discussion reviews the background and current status of problem areas relevant to the outpatient treatment of suicidal adults, with suggested approaches to dealing effectively with those areas. Much of the material will be familiar to experienced clinicians and many of the points will appear obvious. However, when adverse outcomes are reviewed, it is sometimes the obvious that has been overlooked. (35 refs.)