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PublisherAmerican Psychological Association

ISBN-101433813254

ISBN-139781433813252

eBay Product ID (ePID)167987703

Product Key Features

Edition3

Book TitleSuicidal Patient : Clinical and Legal Standards of Care

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicPsychiatry / General, Suicide

IllustratorYes

GenrePsychology, Medical

AuthorGlenn Sullivan, Bruce Bongar

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight31.5 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2012-047610

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal616.85/8445

Table Of ContentForeword Foreword to the Second Edition Foreword to the First Edition Introduction The Knowledge Base Legal Perspectives The Assessment of Elevated Risk Outpatient Management and Treatment of the Suicidal Patient Inpatient Management and Treatment of the Suicidal Patient Risk Management: Prevention and Postvention Afterword: An Abiding Concern for Patient Welfare, Optimal Levels of Care, and the Therapeutic Alliance Appendix A: Suicide Screening Checklist for Adolescents and Young Adults Appendix B: Reasons for Living Inventory (Short Form) Appendix C: Safety Assessment Focused Evaluation -- Suicide (SAFE-S) Appendix D: Evaluation of Suicidal Patients: Risk Assessment and Practice Guidelines References Index About the Authors

SynopsisThis updated classic text on suicide prevention distills the latest research into effective practical strategies and guidelines for clinicians and also explains their legal responsibilities., A valuable source for practicing psychologists, psychologists in training, attorneys, and mental health professionals in general, this third edition is a thorough update of a now classic text in the field of suicidology. With over 500 new references, the authors distil the empirical research findings of the past two decades into effective clinical strategies and guidelines that can significantly enhance the quality of care in this high-risk practice area. The Suicidal Patient provides an overview of the legal landscape, evaluates evidence-based assessment methods, and reviews treatment and management strategies for both outpatients and inpatients. Bongar and Sullivan propose practical risk management strategies for suicide prevention and postvention, emphasising the importance of effective evaluation and documentation. Significant and extensive new material has been included on firearms, veterans and the military, diversity, and sexual minority status. This practical resource can help clinicians, supervisors, and administrators provide better care for suicidal patients, and ultimately help better serve all patients - with the ultimate goal of saving lives., The Suicidal Patient provides an overview of the legal landscape, evaluates evidence-based assessment methods, and reviews treatment and management strategies for both outpatients and inpatients. Bongar and Sullivan propose practical risk management strategies for suicide prevention and postvention, emphasizing the importance of effective evaluation and documentation. Significant new material has been included on firearms, veterans and the military, diversity, and sexual minority status. This practical resource will help clinicians, supervisors, and administrators provide compassionate care for suicidal patients, and help better serve all patients - with the ultimate goal of saving lives.

LC Classification NumberRC569.B66 2013