The Suicidal Patient: Clinical and Legal Standards of Care

by Bruce Bongar and Glenn R. Sullivan

Book Overview

A source of empirical information on the clinical and legal standards of care for suicidal patients. Combining clinical and legal insight, Dr Bongar proposes a working model for the assessment, management and treatment of suicidal patients in both inpatient and outpatient contexts. His suggestions for optimal clinical practice provide additional guidance on risk-management strategies for suicide prevention and post-vention. This second edition is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557987610
• ISBN13: 9781557987617
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.9" x 10.5"