This puts an added strain on Emergency Room physicians because a good majority of their patients are elderly individuals. Distinguishing between grief and actual sever depression is what Marian Betz, Sarah Arias, Daniel Segal, Ivan Miller, Carlos Camaro and Edwin Boudreaux decide to research on emergency room protocol for assessing elderly patients that could be at risk of suicidal intentions and actions (Betz, 2016). Prior research has concluded that emergency room clinicians under diagnose and
Purpose: The purpose of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up program is to promote systematic follow-up of suicidal persons who call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) network and those that are discharged from a partnering emergency department. However, for those at imminent risk for suicide, emergency intervention is frequently initiated. The grant will be awarded to eligible applicants that demonstrate the knowledge and ethical capability to manage the
and Prevention (CDC) suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States (US) as of the 2015 Suicide Facts at a Glance Report. In 2013 there were 41,149 suicides in the US which calculates to a rate of 12.6 per 100,000 or 113 suicides each day or one every 13 minutes (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015). Emergency departments are often a resource for those seeking assistance for suicidal ideations. This paper will discuss many aspect of suicide including; contributing
Suicide a Social Phenomenon Renita McBath Sociology 100 University of Phoenix Dr. Leslie Brougham May 13, 2010 Suicide a Social Phenomenon Suicide has quickly become a social phenomenon. As much as this is hidden from news reports and other public media, this phenomenon is a reality. Here are a few startling statistics from 2005: Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death for all Americans; Homicide ranks 13th. More people die from suicide than from homicide
Background Length of stay in the Emergency Department (ED) is one important aspect of healthcare that can affect patient satisfaction as well as the number of patients that can be seen by a physician in a day. Length of stay (LOS) is measured as the time a person spends at the ED between arrival and departure (1). A longer LOS will not only affect patient satisfaction negatively by creating unnecessary frustrations, but can also cause ED overcrowding, leading to poor patient care (2). The number
about Sarath’s wife. Sarath explained that his marriage had ended in tragedy with his wife’s death. As Sarath uncovers mysteries that are a result of violence, more mysteries cloud around his personal life. From experience, part of his distrusting and odd behavior came from the unexpected death of his beloved wife, who also held a small secret. At the time of the erupting conflicts, she committed suicide. When Sarath and Anil return from a cold swim from the river, Sarath concludes a mysterious
Can Suicide Be Prevented? As said in the dictionary, suicide is the desperate attempt to escape unbearable pain or suffering by intentionally causing one own’s death. In simpler terms, an act of suicide is when someone takes their life, commonly due to immense feelings of sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, or depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over the past decade, suicide rates have risen quickly to the tenth leading cause of death among people over the age of ten. The
have been the leading cause of death since the beginning of the 20th century. In 2010, guns took the lives of over 31,000 Americans in homicides, suicides and unintentional shootings according to the U.S centers of disease. There should be new gun laws implemented into the United States constitution because Gun laws in today’s constitution give more access to illegal weapons, do not reduce crime rates and has become one of the highest societal cost associated with death and injury. The second amendment
until an unimaginable event occurs, Sihem is killed in a suicide attack. The police discover that Sihem was not a victim, but the bomber. Amin desperately attempts to understand how his kind, loving wife could possibly carry out such an attack. He sets out on an incredible journey to investigate the secret life Sihem lived outside of their marriage. In the novel, The Attack, Yasmina Khadra illustrates the intense frustration that precedes suicide attacks and the intense physical and physiological results
Mrs. Jones, 78 years old, arrived in the emergency department (ED) via ambulance. She was alert and oriented, but was having episodes of lost consciousness. She was put on the cardiac monitor and her vital signs were obtained. Her cardiac rhythm was normal. Her vital signs were as follows: Temperature 97.3°F, Pulse 43, respirations 26, blood pressure 100/58 and O2 saturation of 94% on room air. Additionally, Mrs. Jones was vomiting and had 2 loose, incontinent stools. She was pale, cool to touch