| Abstract: |
(from the chapter) Unfortunately, identification and assessment of individuals at risk for suicide continue to be vital topics for clinicians working with cancer patients, as patients with cancer are at increased risk for suicidal ideation and behavior when compared to the general population' and other medically ill populations. However, suicidal ideation and behavior vary widely with regard to severity and potential risk and manifest in cancer patients in a variety of forms and contexts. This chapter will describe suicidality in cancer, its prevalence rates, and risk factors, and will also provide clinical guidelines for assessment and intervention with patients who express suicidal ideation or a desire for hastened death.' (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved). |
