• Med Sci Law · Oct 2003

    Lies ... damned lies ... and suicide statistics! 'There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics'. Statement attributed to Disraeli in Mark Twain's Autobiography (1924).

    • Emad Salib and Noir Thomas.
    • Liverpool University, 18 Broughton Close, Appleton, Warrington WA4 3DR.
    • Med Sci Law. 2003 Oct 1; 43 (4): 315-6.

    AbstractIn the absence of any measurable outcome in psychiatry, suicide is now regarded as an outcome measure in Mental Health Services. The National Service Framework (NSF) has set the reduction of the suicide rate by 20 per cent over the next seven years as a national priority. This article will examine how reliable suicide is as an outcome measure.

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