| The Suicidal Patient: Clinical and Legal Standards of Care Contributor(s): Bongar, Bruce (Author), Sullivan, Glenn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1433813254 ISBN-13: 9781433813252 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Suicide |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2012047610 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7.1" W x 10.3" (1.90 lbs) 382 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |