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ERIC Number: EJ630647
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0363-0234
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Suicide in the Medically Ill.
Hughes, Douglas; Kleespies, Phillip
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v31 n1 suppl p48-59 Spr 2001
The relationship between medical illness and suicide seems to be multi-faceted. While medical illness is not the sole determinant of suicide, certain illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS and brain cancers, do appear to elevate the risk of suicide. Possible effective prevention efforts include education of primary care providers, and improved medication practices. (BF)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Cancer, Crisis Intervention, Death, Literature Reviews, Physical Health, Suicide, Terminal Illness
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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