The futility of risk prediction in psychiatry
The futility of risk prediction in psychiatry
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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English
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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Significant efforts have been made to identify risk factors associated with suicide. However, the evidence suggests that risk categorisation may be of limited value, or worse, potentially harmful, confusing clinical thinking. We argue instead for a shift in focus towards real engagement with the individual patient, their specific problems and circu...
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The futility of risk prediction in psychiatry
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1835355344
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1835355344
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0007-1250
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1472-1465
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10.1192/bjp.bp.116.184960
