Citation

Hutcherson RR, Krueger DW. J. Trauma 1980; 20(9): 800-801.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7411670

Abstract

Two case reports presented describe situations in which a patient presented in trauma due to an accident which masked a suicide attempt. Factors which obscure the suicide intent of an 'accident' include a dangerous vocation, lifestyle, or hobby, and absence of overt depression. These factors may aid in the identification of and appropriate intervention methods for patients presenting with masked suicide attempts.