Risk Flashcards
1
Q
3 aspects of risk
A
- Risk to self – Suicide – Self harm – Self neglect
- Risk to others – Harming/killing others – Neglect/abuse of vulnerable others
- Risk from others – Neglect/abuse from others
2
Q
DoH (2007) main principles of risk assessment
A
- Positive risk management as part of a carefully constructed plan is a required competence for all mental health practitioners.
- Risk assessment is integral to deciding on the most appropriate level of risk management and the right kind of intervention for a service user.
- Risk management must always be based on awareness of the capacity for the service user’s risk level to change over time
- A risk management plan is only as good as the time and effort put into communicating its findings to others.
3
Q
10 risk factors for suicide
A
- Previous suicide attempts
- Current severity of depressive or other mental illness 3. Alcohol/ drug abuse
- Life/threatening/ chronic physical illness
- history of trauma or abuse
- social isolation
- poverty
- imprisonment
- violence
- family breakdown
4
Q
Low risk
A
No current, or infrequent thought
5
Q
Medium risk
A
Frequent thoughts but no plans or intent, sufficient protective factors to moderate risk
6
Q
High risk
A
Current thoughts with plans and preparations, lack or protective factors
7
Q
Protective factors
A
- Social support
- Religion
- Hopefulness
- Responsibility for others
