Abstract

Putting Prevention Into Practice: an Evidence-Based Approach. Screening for Suicide Risk

Guirguis-Blake J~~Hales C M~~~

Year: 2004 Source: American Family Physician, v.70, no.11, (December 2004), p.2187-2190 SIEC No: 20080865

This article presents a case study of a 17-year male with a history of self-harming behaviour. The case study is followed by 2 questions on screening for suicide risk with detailed answers being provided. The case study & answers are based on the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. (3 refs)