Citation

McIntire MS, Angle CR. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 1984; 2(1): 175-184.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6519019

Abstract

Guidelines are provided for distinguishing between an accidental overdose, a suicidal gesture, and an attempted suicide. Emergency physicians are the primary contacts for overdosed adolescents and are responsible for both the acute medical care and the initial psychosocial evaluation. The physician must refer the patient to the appropriate acute and long-term support programs that facilitate the process of maturation.

Language: en