TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1992//
TI  - Early detection measures and triage procedures for suicide ideation in chronic pain patients
JO  - Clinical journal of pain
A1  - Livengood, J. M.
A1  - Parris, W. C.
SP  - 164
EP  - 169
VL  - 8
IS  - 2
N2  - There is a dearth of writings about early detection of potential suicide patients in chronic pain centers. Early detection measures used at the Vanderbilt Pain Control Center include a Symptom Checklist-90, with questions about depressive symptomatology and "Thoughts of Ending Your Life"; medical and psychological interviews; monitoring of changes in emotional disturbance; and, if warranted, administration of the Scale of Suicidal Ideation. Three case studies are presented that indicate that the results of an assessment measure should be tempered with clinical judgment. Suicidal behavior, including suicidal ideation, is a medical emergency; therefore, there is great need for early detection and triage measures.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0749-8047
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -