Red Disposition_Suicide Risk

Seek Care Now Based on your answers, you may need care right away. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care. Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don’t have one, seek care in the next hour. You do not need to call an ambulance unless…

Red Disposition_Suicide Risk

Red Disposition_Suicide Risk

Seek Care Now

Based on your answers, you may need care right away. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.

  • Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.
  • If you cannot reach your doctor or you don’t have one, seek care in the next hour.
  • You do not need to call an ambulance unless:
    • You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.
    • You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.

The National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 is also a resource.

Credits

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine

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