At least two thirds of suicide deaths happen within a month of a healthcare-related contact, such as an ED visit, primary care appointment, or mental healthcare interaction, notes the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (2018).Nurses have a role in preventing suicide attempts and deaths by assessing patients who may be at risk. These facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018) can help nurses more readily identify people who might need additional time or conversation to evaluate their potential for attempting suicide.
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