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What is the procedure for someone after a suicide attempt?
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Hospitalization: After someone attempts suicide they are normally admitted to a psychiatric hospital for a couple of days to stabilize and assess medications. Most people follow up with outpatient treatment after discharge.
Answered 6/26/2015
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Suicide: First, stabilization and assess medically at er depending on extent of attempt, the admit to psych. Hospital for furthest stabilization.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Suicide attempt: Protect patient from further harm & medically stabilize. Admission for medical care and psychiatric treatment is often indicated.
Answered 6/24/2015
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