Question 1

is doctor assisted suicide ethical? it's legal in vermont.

Accepted Answer

It is a very complex: Ethical issue. In most states it is not legal due to the moral and ethical dilemmas.

Question 2

which doctors screen for suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

All doctors should: If a doctor senses that a patient desires to harm himself or others, he or she should ask the difficult questions. Unfortunately it is not always done. All doctors who screen for mental illness are trained to ask these questions. This would include family doctors, pediatricians, internists, emergency room doctors and psychiatrists. Others would also include counselors and psychologists, .

Question 3

do doctors "count" a suicide attempt if no medical help was provided and person survived? like if the rope didn't hold or body threw up the pills.

Accepted Answer

That would be: considered an unsuccessful suicide attempt. See you suffer from depression &amp; addiction. If you are having thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support

Question 4

do you think i should go to a doctor about my suicide risk before college?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If a person has any concerns about suicidal thoughts, he or she should definitely talk with a mental health professional. Of course you can always talk to your family doctor who might refer you to a mental health professional . In an emergency a person can call 911 or a suicide hotline. Don't mess with suicidal thoughts - if you have them talk to someone now. Treatment works

Question 5

how do doctors treat a constant suicide risk?

Accepted Answer

Support from a team: Suicide comes up as a solution -a way of coping- when ppl feel overwhelmed w/ stressors &amp; dissatisfactions in their lives. Life can seem too much 2bear &amp; that can lead 2feeling hopeless abt things ever getting better. It's ideal 2work w/ team of mental health clinicians to: a) Learn 2cope w/ intense feelings/distress + soothe yourself + communicate feelings &amp; needs, etc; &amp; b) Find meaning, purpose

Question 6

is it confidential if people tell their doctor about having thoughts of committing suicide?

Accepted Answer

: A mental health professional is best to answer your question, but I believe if the doctor believes you are a danger to yourself he/she may take measures to put you in touch with certain lifelines, discuss your situation with a psychiatrist or even start proceedings for a short term commitment to a psychiatric unit depending upon his assessment of the patient&amp; the severity of the depression.

Question 7

what's the doctor's recommendation to help my brother deal with the suicide death of his son?

Accepted Answer

Dealing with suicide: Takes lots of talking, listening & supporting.  Any death of a child is extremely difficult.  Suicide brings additional questions & emotions, especially guilt, regret & anger. Accept any feelings your brother may have.  Know that grief is very individual, can't be rushed & shouldn't be avoided.  Encourage professional help & support groups.  Don't neglect your own needs while helping him.

Question 8

please tell me what will doctors do to help save someone who attempted suicide by cutting their wrist?

Accepted Answer

You can be admitted : You can be admitted into a psychiatric ward of a hospital or inpatient setting for observation. These would include psychiatric , psychological testing. And quite possible a medication stabilizing regimen. As well ongoing appointment with counselors, doctors' etc.

Question 9

is physician-assisted suicide ethical?

Accepted Answer

It is not legal: People with terminal illnesses need not suffer pain/ indignity.  Discussing one's views re: faith, life, death, and medical care with one's doctor is very important as is having an advanced health care directive and polst made.  Hospice can make the experience before natural death more humane.  One need not resort in suicide; which is not legal, moral, biblical, and many think, not ethical.

Question 10

what are the views on physician assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

VARIABLE: Distinguish between severe depression and a terminal illness with pain that cannot be controlled. If symptoms caused by illness are unrelentless in spite of rigorous attempts to control them, avoiding extreme suffering is understandable. However, examination, evaluation, 
and reasonable lack of hope of relief should preceed a decision.

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