TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Pattern of deliberate self harm cases in psychiatric referral - A retrospective study
JO  - International journal of medical toxicology and legal medicine
A1  - Singh, G.P.
A1  - Arun, P.
A1  - Chavan, B.S.
A1  - Kumar, S.
A1  - Sidana, A.
SP  - 6
EP  - 9
VL  - 4
IS  - 2
N2  - Deliberate self harm is important risk factor for completed suicide. This retrospective study of psychiatric referral for last 3 years found that these cases constituted 9.09% of total referral cases. Age group 21-30 years constituted majority of these patients, male patients more than females and organophosphorus compound were used by majority of patient (35.71%). Need of psychiatrist in emergency setting, education of emergency medical officers regarding management of these cases is suggested.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0972-0448
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -