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| Introduction | ||
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As an expert clinician, you have encountered severely depressed and acutely suicidal patients on several occasions. In a national study conducted in 1987 nearly half of the US psychiatrists surveyed had had a patient who died by suicide (Reference 5). Other international studies indicate that as many as 68% of psychiatrist consultants have had a patient who died by suicide (Reference 6). Both studies reported that completed suicides had an impact on both the personal and professional lives of psychiatrists. The following information concerns the ramifications of a completed suicide upon a psychiatrist and further resources are recommended.
Shock Waves An attempted or completed suicide is a disturbing and shocking experience for all people involved. Different reactions and emotions can arise, and psychiatrists need to be prepared to respond to the reactions of others as well as attend to their own feelings .
The Counseling Department at Humboldt State University offers the following as a list of common reactions following an attempted or completed suicide (Reference 7):
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The following resources are compiled and reviewed by experts in the field of suicide and suicide prevention for Psychiatrists.
If you still are not able to find the information that you need, please contact the Online guide or conduct a Tailored Search. |
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Article
Alexander, D. A., Klein, S., Gray, N. M., Dewar, I. G., & Eagles, J. M. (2000). Suicide by patients: Questionnaire study of its effect on consultant psychiatrists. British Medical Journal, 320(7249): 1571-4.
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Article
Campbell, C. & Fahy, T. (2002). The role of the doctor when a patient commits suicide. Psychiatric Bulletin, 26(2): 44-49.
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