Question 9 (part 2) · LEK · Suicide
A GP should know the impact of suicide preparatory behaviour on suicide risk assessment. Which of the following is not a suicide preparatory behaviour:
- A. accumulation of drugs.
- B. psychoactive substance abuse.
- C. reading about suicide methods or looking for such information online.
- D. writing a suicide note.
- E. giving away valuables, settling financial liabilities.
Hint
Preparatory behaviour means concrete steps toward the act or putting affairs in order — which item is a general risk factor instead?
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