There is a scene in my WIP, where my MC cuts too deep and needs stitches. Aside from the procedure, she is assessed by a hospital psychologist to make sure she's not suicidal. She refuses to talk to him except to answer yes or no questions because she feels as if the psychologist sees her as a burden.
I've never been to the ER for self-harm, although I have been for illness and found the staff to be rude. If I was there for something like that, I can imagine that my MC would be treated rudely by staff for harming. That isn't to say, however, that all ER staff are insensitive when it comes to self-injury, ( or other things). But many who harm have reported being treated badly by doctors and nurses.
What kind of questions are asked to the patient during an assessment? Is an assessment required? Can it be ordered by the parents if the person is a minor?
I want to make sure I am getting this right
Thanks!
I've never been to the ER for self-harm, although I have been for illness and found the staff to be rude. If I was there for something like that, I can imagine that my MC would be treated rudely by staff for harming. That isn't to say, however, that all ER staff are insensitive when it comes to self-injury, ( or other things). But many who harm have reported being treated badly by doctors and nurses.
What kind of questions are asked to the patient during an assessment? Is an assessment required? Can it be ordered by the parents if the person is a minor?
I want to make sure I am getting this right
Thanks!