Suicide amongst anaesthetists 2019

Summary

Anaesthetists are thought to be at increased risk of suicide amongst the medical profession.

The aims of the following guidelines written by the Association of Anaesthetists are: increase awareness of suicide and associated vulnerabilities, risk factors and precipitants; to emphasise safe ways to respond to individuals in distress, both for them and for colleagues working alongside them; and to support individuals, departments and organisations in coping with a suicide.