How to evaluate and care for the suicidal patient in the ED
Priority is to avoid missing a dangerously suicidal patient
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Policy Playbook: Physician Suicide Awareness
September 17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. This post from Summer Chavez explores policies and resources.
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Depression: Emergency Department Evaluation and Management
We evaluate patients with depression and risk of suicide almost every shift. What should you consider in your evaluation and management of the patient with depression?
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Medical Malpractice Insights: The “No Harm Contract”
The “No Harm Contract” or “Safety Contract”… Do these guarantee patient safety?
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emDocs Wellness: Part I – Physician Depression and Suicidality
Depression and suicidality are all too common in physicians, residents, and medical students. This is part 1 of a series evaluating these concerns.
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