Practical Capability Among Veterinarians: Preliminary Evidence of the Importance of Access to Lethal Medications in the Workplace.
Claire HoutsmaAllison E BondMichael D AnestisPublished in: Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research (2022)
Secure storage of lethal medications in the workplace may protect against suicide risk. Barriers to lethal medications, when not actively in use, may reduce both physical and cognitive accessibility. Future research should determine the impact of workplace lethal medication storage on suicidal behavior among veterinarians.HIGHLIGHTSLethal med storage moderates link between suicidal thoughts and belief suicide is likelyStoring unlocked may increase physical and cognitive accessibility of this methodWorking with vets to develop and implement means safety strategies will be important.