Hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning in the older adult: Identifying specific clinical assessment needs.

Mariann JacksonKatie McGill Terry J LewinJenifer BryantIan M WhyteGregory Carter

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2020)

Older-aged patients treated for deliberate self-poisoning have a range of clinical needs including ones that are both similar to and different from middle-aged patients. Individual clinical assessment to identify these needs should be followed by targeted interventions, including reduced exposure to benzodiazepines.

Keyphrases

middle aged
physical activity
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
healthcare
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
drug delivery
community dwelling
cancer therapy
acute care