People at Risk of Suicide Project: Identifying Activities and Opportunities in General Hospital Psychiatric Services. Report on Phases 1 and 2

This report is on the activities & outcomes from Phase I & II of the People at Risk of Suicide Project. Phase I presents highlights from a one-day conference, highlights from a literature review, presentation of a draft report, & implications for general hospital psychiatric services. Phase 2 discusses the development of a provincial fast track model for police personnel accompanying patients at risk for suicide to the general hospital emergency department, a study of coroner’s reports, the development of a framework for each department of psychiatry, & educational programs. The report closes with conclusions & next steps.