Vignette 30

    Establishing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm Module 3: Training for Staff Vignettes for Practice Vignette 30

    Admission Notes:

    22-year-old girl presents with severe abdominal skin infection. Recent cuts and old scarring on her abdomen. Denies self-harm..

    Behavior: Says that she is just following the custom of her tribe and it makes her beautiful. 

     

     

    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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