TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - The futility of risk prediction in psychiatry
JO  - British journal of psychiatry
A1  - Mulder, Roger
A1  - Newton-Howes, Giles
A1  - Coid, Jeremy W.
SP  - 271
EP  - 272
VL  - 209
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0007-1250
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.116.184960
ID  - ref1
ER  -