Everyday ethics of suicide care: Survey of mental health care providers' perspectives and support needs.

ABSTRACT: Suicide occurs in people of all ages and backgrounds, which negatively affects families, communities, and the health care providers (HCPs) who care for them. The objective of this study was to better understand HCPs' perspectives of everyday ethical issues related to caring for suicidal patients, and their perceived needs for training and/or support to address these issues. We conducted a mixed methods survey among HCPs working in mental health in Québec, Canada. Survey questions addressed their perspectives and experiences of everyday ethical challenges they encounter in their practice with people who are suicidal, and their perceived needs for training and/or support therein. 477 HCPs completed the survey. Most participants mentioned encountering ethical issues when caring for people who

SUBMITTER: Montreuil M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8061990 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature