Suïcidaal gedrag op de SEH

• Patients with suicidal behaviour are frequently seen in A&E departments.
• Providing care for this patient group can be challenging and medical staff have often not received specialized training to improve their knowledge and skills.
• An empathetic approach combined with brief interventions such as safety planning, collaborating with carers and partnership with local organizations can help A&E professionals to optimize care for these patients and contribute to the prevention of future suicide attempts.

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