Table 1 GP responses to service structure questionnaire
From: Suicide prevention in primary care: General practitioners' views on service availability
| Â | Yes % (n) n = 167 | No % (n) n = 167 | N/k % (n) n = 167 |
|---|---|---|---|
Does this practice have a specific psychiatric liaison process? | 85.6 (143) | 14.4 (24) | 0 |
Are there any additional services/schemes provided at this practice to deal with mental health issues? | 73.7 (123) | 26.3 (44) | 0 |
Are there any additional services/schemes provided at this practice to deal with suicidal ideas/DSH? | 16.2 (27) | 83.8 (140) | 0 |
Are there any services/schemes which you think are needed in relation to mental health issues? | 85.6 (143) | 13.2 (22) | 1.2 (2) |
Are there any services/schemes which you think are needed in relation to suicidal ideas/DSH? | 51.5 (86) | 41.9 (70) | 6.6 (11) |
Does this practice have any written policies/protocols regarding mental health? | 37.1 (62) | 51.5 (86) | 11.4 (19) |
Does this practice have any written policies/protocols regarding suicide/DSH? | 24.0 (40) | 72.4 (121) | 3.6 (6) |
Do the staff at this practice receive training on mental health issues? | 55.7 (93) | 44.3 (74) | 0 |
Do the staff at this practice receive training on DSH/suicide awareness? | 30.5 (51) | 67.7 (113) | 1.8 (3) |
Do the staff at this practice receive training on risk assessment for suicide? | 29.9 (50) | 68.3 (114) | 1.8 (3) |
Do suicides have an effect on you as a GP? | 61.0 (102) | 21.2 (35) | 17.8 (30) |
Is there any support for GPs when patients commit suicide? | 25.8 (43) | 32.1 (54) | 42.1 (70) |