Vignette 22

    Establishing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm Module 3: Training for Staff Vignettes for Practice Vignette 22

    Admission Notes:

    15-year-old female brought to hospital by mother. School basketball coach had discovered deep scratches on forearms, with signs of serious infection. Mother says daughter usually wears long sleeves and reports concerns regarding daughter’s recent withdrawn and irritable behavior.

    Behavior: Denies self-harm, claims she fell. Anxious and wants to go home. 

     

     

    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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