Vignette 19

    Establishing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm Module 3: Training for Staff Vignettes for Practice Vignette 19

    Admission Notes:

    Middle aged man presented at emergency department complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. He reveals that he had taken cocaine and alcohol in the previous 24 hours in addition to his prescribed dose of anti-depressants. Has a diagnosis of clinical depression. Has had a prior admission for drug overdose.

    Behavior: Anxious, fidgety but cooperative. 

     

     

    1. 1. Question

      Would you include this case in the surveillance system?

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    2. 2. Question

      Is this an example:

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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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