Disparities in treatment of older adults with suicide risk in the emergency department
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Aug 16, 2017
Arias SA, et al. – This retrospective chart review aimed to describe characteristics and treatment received for older (≥60 years) vs younger (<60 years) adult emergency department (ED) patients with suicide risk. Results revealed that significantly fewer suicidal older adult patients who were discharged home received a mental health evaluation when compared to similar younger adults. This research highlighted an important area for improvement in the treatment of older adults at risk for suicide.
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