Citation

Pallis DJ, Langley AM, Birtchnell J. Br. Med. J. BMJ 1975; 3(5977): 216-218.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1148738

PMCID

PMC1674144

Abstract

The use of psychiatric services by patients with a suicidal history was examined to see if they placed a greater long-term burden on these services than other types of patient. Suicidal patients spent significantly more days in hospital and made more outpatient attendances; suicide attemptors in particular not only needed more emergency consultations but also spent more days in hospital. A more economical yet more effective treatment policy for the suicidal patient is needed.

Language: en