Citation

Stenager E, Stenager E. Ugeskr. Laeger 2008; 170(7): 517-522.

Vernacular Title

Selvmordsadfaerd ved somatiske sygdom.

Affiliation

Odense Universitetshospital, Psykiatrisk Afdeling P, Syddansk Universitet, Institut for Sundhedstjenesteforskning, Odense C. elsebeth.nylev.stenager@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18291078

Abstract

AIM: To review current knowledge on suicide and suicidal behaviour in selected somatic disorders and pain syndromes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Available literature concerning suicide risk and cancer, neurological disorders, heart and lung disorders, bowel disorders. AIDS: Rheumatoid arthritis and pain was found by using Medline. RESULTS: There are fairly robust studies on the increased risk of suicide in a number of neurological disorders and cancers, while studies in cardiac, lung, rheumatologic disorders and others are fewer and far less robust. CONCLUSION: Suicide risk factors i.e. psychiatric disorder, previous suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts have to be considered in patients suffering from somatic disorders, especially disorders involved with an increased suicide risk.

Language: da