Year: 2003 Source: Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, v.9, no.5, (October 2003), p.160-162 SIEC No: 20050314

This article discusses the impact of patient suicide on clinicians, exploring their personal reactions, professional reactions, and grieving processes. Recommendations are made for the promotion of coping and grieving for clinician survivors in the workplace. The personal reflections of one clinician survivor of patient suicide are included. (13 refs)