Suicidal tendencies in patients genitourinary afflictions
GL Prabhu, KB Kumar, M Anand
Department of Urology and Clinical Psychology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Correspondence Address:
G L Prabhu Department of Urology and Clinical Psychology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
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Suicidal tendencies prevalent amongst patients suffering from intractable or chronic genitourinary afflictions can often be missed during an organ system oriented evaluation by a superspecialist. A watchful attitude along with mental status examination by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) wherever appropriate, helps in identification of such tendencies and prevention of suicides.
