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Suicide Risk Factors

When assessing a patient who has already harmed themselves, the seriousness of INTENT can be gauged by asking about the circumstances of the attempt.

A standardised way of rating intent is the Pierce Suicide Intention Scale:

http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Suicide-Risk-Assessment-and-Threats-of-Suicide.htm