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Suicide risk-assessment template
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Suicide Risk Assessment Current Ideation - Presence/absence of suicidal thoughts; passive vs active; frequency and intensity. - Quote patient language when clinically appropriate. Plan / Intent / Means - Specific plan details if any; intent to act; access to means; lethality considerations. History - Prior attempts, self-harm, hospitalizations, and recent preparatory behaviors if discussed. Risk Factors - Clinical, historical, and situational factors elevating risk. Protective Factors - Reasons for living, supports, engagement in care, future orientation, and other buffers. Risk Formulation - Overall risk level (e.g., low/moderate/high) with brief clinical rationale. Safety Plan / Disposition - Coping strategies, contacts, means restriction, crisis resources, follow-up, and level of care decision. - Violence/homicidal risk briefly if assessed.
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- Separates ideation, plan, intent, and means so documentation stays precise.
- Captures protective factors and rationale for risk level—not just a checkbox.
- Supports safety planning and disposition clearly for the next clinician.
- 1Crisis and urgent psychiatric visits
- 2Intake and follow-up risk sections
- 3Inpatient and ED psychiatric consults
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