
@article{ref1,
title="The futility of risk prediction in psychiatry",
journal="British journal of psychiatry",
year="2016",
author="Mulder, Roger and Newton-Howes, Giles and Coid, Jeremy W.",
volume="209",
number="4",
pages="271-272",
abstract="Significant efforts have been made to identify risk factors associated with suicide. However, the evidence suggests that risk categorisation may be of limited value, or worse, potentially harmful, confusing clinical thinking. We argue instead for a shift in focus towards real engagement with the individual patient, their specific problems and circumstances.<br><br>© The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0007-1250",
doi="10.1192/bjp.bp.116.184960",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.116.184960"
}