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

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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.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Cutting : The full psychiatric evaluation is medically indicated, immediately. Chances are the person will have to be inpatient for a while until self harm is no longer an issue. Follow up psychiatric help with medication and intensive psychotherapy should be the next course of action for this person.

Answered 3/3/2015

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If you are in danger of hurting yourself the doctor has a duty to warn to make sure you are in a safe environment. This might be a hospital. Please have a physical exam to know if these symptoms are due to an illness. If not see a Clinical Psychological with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy and a Psychiatrist for medication.

Answered 5/31/2023

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