Vignette 16

    Establishing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm Module 3: Training for Staff Vignettes for Practice Vignette 16

    Admission Notes:

    Young female, aged 14, accompanied by her mother. Cuts in the form of words and designs discovered on patient’s hand. Mother found images of self-harm on patient’s phone and reports that patient had mentioned an online challenge.

    Behavior: Anxious and expressing remorse. Denies taking part in any online challenge. 

     

     

    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?

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