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Three simple questions can screen for suicide risk in ED patients


 

AT SAEM 2014

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"That’s done to help decide whether to consult psychiatry. That secondary screening is particularly important whenever you’re implementing universal screening because your primary screening identifies many low- to moderate-risk individuals," the psychologist explained.

ED-SAFE is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Boudreaux reported having no financial conflicts.

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