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Pierce Suicide Intent Scale

Pierce Suicide Intent Scale for use after a suicide attempt1.
Circumstances Score
Isolation
Timing
Precautions against rescue
Acting to gain help
Final acts in anticipation
Suicide note
Self Report Score
Lethality
Stated intent
Premeditation
Reaction to act
Medical Risk Score
Predictable Outcome
Death without medicall treatment
Total= /25
Total score <4 = low risk; 4-10 medium risk; >10 high risk

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

References Used

  1. Pierce DW. Suicidal intent in self-injury. Br J Psychiatry. 1977 Apr; 130:377-85. [web version]

Last issued 06 Jun 2005



















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