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A nursing model of overdose assessment.

Authors :
Roberts D
Mackay G
Source :
Nursing times [Nurs Times] 1999 Jan 20-26; Vol. 95 (3), pp. 58-60.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Assessing people following a suicide attempt is an opportunity for therapeutic intervention and for gathering essential information. This article outlines a nursing model for assessing people admitted to hospital following a drug overdose. The model is presented alongside a case study demonstrating its application in practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0954-7762
Volume :
95
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nursing times
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10076397