Study reveals improved identification of suicide and self-harm cases in emergency departments, indicating better analysis potential.
This study revealed that less than 40% of Emergency Department presentations related to suicide or self-harm are identified using existing methods in the Australian Capital Territory. By providing an improved identification method, this study enables more accurate analysis and understanding of the issues of suicide and self-harm.
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