Vignette 5

    Establishing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm Module 3: Training for Staff Vignettes for Practice Vignette 5

    Admission Notes:

    Female, aged 46 brought in by husband. Lacerations to wrist which had been bandaged by husband. Husband told wife he was planning to leave her.

    Behavior:  Distressed but claims she did not want to die. Says she made an impulsive decision.

     

     

    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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