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Management

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Any toxic state or injuries should be treated as appropriate.

Psychiatric assessment should be undertaken, but not necessarily by the psychiatrist, to assess future danger.

Suicidal risk may be estimated by considering the following points:

  • current suicidal intent
  • nature of the act
  • risk factors for completed suicide

Any psychiatric disorders should by managed appropriately.


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