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Suicide in the medical community

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2022

A. Gonzaga
Affiliation:
HOSPITAL CLINICO UNIVERSITARIO DE VALLADOLID, Psiquiatria, VALLADOLID, Spain
G. Medina Ojeda*
Affiliation:
Sacyl, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Psiquiatría, Valladolid, Spain
T. Jiménez Aparicio
Affiliation:
Hospital Clínico Universitario, Psiquiatría, Valladolid, Spain
M. Queipo De Llano De La Viuda
Affiliation:
Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Psychiatry, Valladolid, Spain
G. Guerra Valera
Affiliation:
Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Psychiatry, Valladolid, Spain
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Like in the general population, in the medical community the most common mental disorders reported are depression and anxiety. Suicide risk was increased, especially in medical-related professions.

Objectives

To evaluate male and female psysician suicide risk.

Methods

Review all studies involving suicides, suicide attempts or suicidal ideation in health-care workers published in the last five years.

Results

Suicide decreased over time, especially in Europe. Some specialties might be at higher risk such as psychiatrists, general surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Conclusions

Psysicians are an at-risk profession of suicide, with women particularly at risk.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

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© The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the European Psychiatric Association
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