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Pierce Suicide Intent Scale

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Pierce Suicide Intent Scale for use after a suicide attempt1

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The Pierce Suicide Intent Scale is available here.


Other similar tests: BSI (Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation)


Document references
  1. Pierce DW; Suicidal intent in self-injury. Br J Psychiatry. 1977 Apr;130:377-85. [abstract]
Acknowledgements EMIS is grateful to Dr Huw Thomas for writing this article. The final copy has passed scrutiny by the independent Mentor GP reviewing team. ©EMIS 2009.
Document ID: 2609
Document Version: 23
Document Reference: bgp24821
Last Updated: 30 Jun 2009
Planned Review: 29 Jun 2014

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