Psychiatr. praxi. 2013;14(2):77-79
The author summarises his experience of a liaison psychiatrist with the evaluation of suicide risk in patients admitted to medical wards
after a suicide attempt. He presents a sample of patients assessed by his liaison psychiatric service in Slany Hospital over a period of one
year. In discussion he tries to evaluate factors helpful in making decisions about the care for these patients. He also considers advantages
and disadvantages of an involuntary admission.
Published: April 1, 2013 Show citation