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= Registered usersPractitioner 2008;252(1707):14-15
Suicide risk increased following death of spouse
18 Jun 2008
This study provides strong evidence to support the recommendation that bereavement visits should occur as soon as possible after a patient has died:the surviving spouse is at most risk during the first few days. Risk assessment tools may help to identify those most at risk; this study suggests that age and gender are relevant.
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