Vignette 10

    Establishing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm Module 3: Training for Staff Vignettes for Practice Vignette 10

    Admission Notes:

    BIBA. Male aged approx. mid 30s. Emergency services alerted by a friend, who had seen an alarming post on patient’s social media saying goodbye to those who knew him. A helium canister, plastic bag and tube were found at the man’s home. The friend explained that the patient had recently been made unemployed.

    Behavior: Unconscious.

     

     

    1. 1. Question

      Would you include this case in the surveillance system?

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    2. 2. Question

      Is this an example of:

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    3. 3. Question

      If this is a case for inclusion in the surveillance system, which ICD code should be used? (Select all that apply)

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