Posted by Dinah on November 28, 2003, at 8:39:11
In reply to Re: suicidal ideatin » ramsea, posted by Larry Hoover on November 28, 2003, at 5:58:06
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> I'm less supportive of a separate board for suicidal ideation. I think the social and psychological boards are fine...either one, depending on where the individual has a greater level of existing support.
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I think that's a valid point, Lar. In fact I'd go so far as to say Dr. Bob should be a bit relaxed on the rules if a primarily meds board person was in trouble, since some meds board people don't seem to like a redirect, and that wouldn't seem to be the time to be strictly adhering to the rules. Babble is a part of our support network for a lot of us, myself included.> If the registration protocol was changed, if it was a non-negotiable term of policy, that an administrative decision might be made to notify local authorities if risk of harm was observed, then that would suit me.
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I think the problem there would be expectations. Dr. Bob isn't always on board, and I'd doubt he'd want people to think they could rely on him to report anything, because they really can't rely on him to do anything quickly enough to prevent a tragedy. So I'm sure he wouldn't want it to be part of the registration process, except to say that he *couldn't*.> If I understand correctly, Bob notifies the authorities if a criminal threat is made....for example.
>He has, he also has reported serious suicide threats. But he can only do it if he becomes aware of it.
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